Leading Causes of Anesthesia-Related Liability Claims in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Conclusions Analysis of ASC and HOR claims demonstrates significant differences and several common sources of liability. These include improving strategies for thorough screening, preoperative assessment and risk stratifying of patients, incorporating routine dental and airway assessment and documentation, diagnosing and treating perioperative pain adequately, and improving the efficacy of communication between patients and care providers.
Source: Journal of Patient Safety - Category: Health Management Tags: The Health Care Manager Source Type: research