Optimization of care for the pediatric surgical patient: Why now? Semin Pediatr Surg 2015 Dec;24(6):311-4
Date
12/15/2015Pubmed ID
26653166DOI
10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2015.08.010Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84949538900 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 11 CitationsAbstract
In 2015, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has begun to verify hospitals and ambulatory centers which meet consensus based optimal resource standards as "Children׳s Surgical Centers." The intent is to identify children-specific resources available within an institution and using a stratification system similar to the ACS Trauma Program match these to the needs of infants and children with surgical problems. This review briefly summarizes the history, supporting data and processes which drove this initiative.
Author List
Arca MJ, Goldin AB, Oldham KTMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Attitude of Health PersonnelChild
Hospitals, Pediatric
Humans
Infant
Patient Safety
Pediatrics
Quality Improvement
Specialties, Surgical
Surgicenters
United States