Surgical Admissions Testing Center Chart Preparation Process

In the Pre-anesthesia testing and evaluation center for surgical outpatient/same day admit patients ’ surgical charts were not being prepared greater than three days prior to scheduled surgery, even when the surgery was posted several weeks in advance. There was repetition of work and unclear roles between nurses and medical office assistants (MOA). Patients needing anesthesia and medical cleara nce were not being identified until a day prior to scheduled surgery resulting in delayed scheduling of pre-anesthesia testing appointments.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research