title: The structure and function of the outpatient endoscopy unit.
abstract: The authors present an analysis of the requirements for space, equipment, and personnel for an outpatient unit. These studies were derived from personnel and procedure time studies, evaluation of equipment and maintenance costs, and utilization of space studies and should be applicable to any outpatient endoscopy unit performing more than 1000 procedures per year.
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006275:Health Facility Planning; D006755:Hospital Shared Services; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011997:Recovery Room; D000078329:Workforce