From the database: deaths after ambulatory surgery From the database: deaths after ambulatory surgery

Collection: Health Policy and Services Research Series Title(s): Pennsylvania patient safety advisory Author(s): Liberatore, Kim, author Contributor(s): Pennsylvania. Patient Safety Authority, issuing body. Publication: [Harrisburg, Pa.] : Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, December 2018 Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Ambulatory Surgical Procedures -- mortality Intraoperative Complications -- mortality Postoperative Complications -- mortality Surgical Procedures, Operative -- mortality Pennsylvania United States Genre(s): Technical Report Abstract: The variety and complexity of procedures performed in the ambulatory surgical setting continue to expand and to offer an economical, efficient, convenient option for healthcare delivery. This growth has generated interest in the quality and safety of ambulatory surgery amongst many, including prospective patients, payers, and regulators. Analysis of patient deaths can help to inform proactive risk reduction strategies and the continuous improvement of ambulatory surgery. Copyright: Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY-NC-DC license. (More information) Extent: 1 online resource (1 PDF file (12 pages)) Illustrations: Illustrations NLM Unique ID: 101739380 (See catalog record) Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101739380