title: Endoscopy unit form and function.
abstract: During the last 15 years, the demand for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures has grown exponentially, and concurrently the endoscopic procedure unit has grown in structure and function. Within these units, much has already been done to maximize procedural efficiency and productivity while optimizing quality of care and patient satisfaction. Still, health care providers need to adapt and adjust continuously to the changing environment and seek novel ways for improving unit efficiency. This article addresses some concepts for efficiency in endoscopy unit structure and function.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University, Suite 480 Main Building, 132 S. 10(th) Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA. Thomas.Kowalski@jefferson.edu
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kowalski
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Edmundowicz
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vacante
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000592:standards*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration