[Ambulatory surgery: safety, quality]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety
• Surgical Quality Improvement

Context:

• Regulatory demands and patient expectations in French ambulatory surgery.
• Need for evidence-based practices in ambulatory care settings.
• Current landscape of patient safety in outpatient procedures.

Purpose:

• To demonstrate that ambulatory organization guarantees comprehensive patient care under optimal safety conditions.
• To establish the detection of unexpected events as a primary step for continuous quality improvement.
• To propose methods for enhancing ambulatory surgery quality and patient safety.

Summary:

• This study proposes a framework for improving ambulatory surgery in France.
• It emphasizes the importance of detecting unexpected events for quality enhancement.
• The framework includes clinical indicators, FAQs, and patient satisfaction metrics based on international definitions.

Impact:

• Provides a model for optimizing ambulatory surgery safety and quality.
• Aims to minimize risks and improve patient outcomes in outpatient settings.
• Contributes to evidence-based practice in surgical care regulation and patient experience.