Implementation of emergency classifications-Where do we stand? : Results of a  nationwide survey

CONCLUSION: The recommendations for classifying emergency operations are an essential and generally accepted control mechanism in OR coordination. They simplify interdisciplinary coordination and communication when dynamically incorporating emergency procedures into an OR program. Most OR managers and coordinators view the recommendations as improving the speed of action in emergency care. To support the adoption of emergency classifications within an organization it may be advisable to incorporate them into the OR statutes and integrate them within the hospital information systems. The majority of participants supported additional specifications based on medical indicators for classifying the most frequent emergency operations. Being cognizant of key metrics concerning in-house emergency volume represents a crucial basis for interdisciplinary OR management and emergency care integration. Contrary to common perception, blocking fixed OR capacities remains the exception. When establishing a concept to provide emergency capacity, it is advisable to align developments with demand calculations based on in-house figures and to emphasize interdisciplinary participation and consensus.PMID:34003303 | DOI:10.1007/s00101-021-00971-2
Source: Der Anaesthesist - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research