The ambulatory ophthalmic surgery unit: concepts, regulations, and guidelines.
It is now accepted that ambulatory surgery--performed in a hospital-based, free-standing, or office-based unit--can be safe, efficacious and cost-effective. Establishment of a successful ambulatory ocular surgery unit requires thorough knowledge of pertinent local, state and federal regulations, as well as understanding of both the physical and functional needs of such a facility. In this article, these aspects of establishing an ambulatory ocular surgery unit are outlined, and sources of additional specific information are provided.
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States