Anesthesia-Related Closed Claims in Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Marc Philip T. Pimentel,
Scott Chung,
Jacqueline M. Ross
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND:
As higher acuity procedures continue to move from hospital-based operating rooms (HORs) to free-standing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), concerns for patient safety remain high. We conducted a contemporary, descriptive analysis of anesthesia-related liability closed claims to understand risks to patient safety in the free-standing ASC setting, compared to HORs.
METHODS:
Free-standing ASC and HOR closed claims between 2015 and 2022 from Th… Show more
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