title: Managing quality and reducing risks in ambulatory surgery.
abstract: This article reviews the evolution of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement (QA/CQI) in ambulatory surgery centers. As an example, The QA/CQI Plan of the Gumenick Ambulatory Care Center is examined in detail.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000592:standards*; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012308:Risk Management