Education and Training: Staff and Facility

Chiu, Catherine; Kinjo, Sakura

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-19171-9_18

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“…Today higher convenience for patients [3] and optimal time and cost effectiveness compared to inpatient procedures are key factors to promote a further shift towards ambulatory anesthesia [4]. Still, ambulatory anesthesia services are confronted by major challenges regarding patient education [5], post discharge care [6], handling of multimorbid patients [7], staffing [8 && ] and training [9] as well as financial coverage [10] of other expensive resources in times of exploding healthcare costs. Furthermore, the surveillance, maintenance and improvement of safety and quality standards differ from the inpatient setting and require special attention [11].…”

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Ambulatory anesthesia: restructuring for success

Bello,

Romero,

Heinimann

et al. 2023

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

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Purpose of review We review current evidence about organizational structures, patient selection criteria, safety measures, economic considerations, quality management, and staffing challenges in ambulatory anesthesia. The focus is on the facilitators and barriers related to the peri-interventional period and the potential concepts and innovations for further development of ambulatory anesthesia services. Recent findings Recent findings shed light on organizational structures in ambulatory anesthesia, including hospital-based centers, freestanding ambulatory centers, and office-based practices. Patient selection for ambulatory anesthesia involves a two-step process, considering both surgical and anesthetic factors. Safety measures, such as standardized guidelines and scoring systems, aim to ensure patient well being during the perioperative course. Economic considerations pose challenges due to the complexities of managing operating room efficiency and the variations in reimbursement systems. Quality management in ambulatory anesthesia emphasizes the need for outcome studies and patient-centered quality indicators. Staffing requirements necessitate highly skilled professionals with both technical and nontechnical skills, and structured education and training are essential. Summary Ambulatory anesthesia is gaining importance due to advancements in surgical techniques and periinterventional care. The review highlights the need for addressing challenges related to organizational structures, patient selection, patient safety, economic considerations, quality management, and staffing in ambulatory anesthesia. Understanding and addressing these factors are crucial for promoting the further development and improvement of ambulatory anesthesia services.

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