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Published on: June 23, 2023
A Blueprint for Success: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Clinical Operations Within a Bronchoscopy Suite
Basem B Abdelmalak1, Thomas R Gildea2, D John Doyle3
1Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Abstract:
Building an efficient facility for advanced bronchoscopic procedures involves many considerations. This review places particular emphasis on anesthesiology services, based on experience at a tertiary/quaternary care referral academic medical center. Topics include equipment requirements, applicable clinical standards, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Patient flow arrangements for both outpatients and inpatients, from preoperative care to discharge/disposition, are highlighted. The importance of effective business planning, personnel training, leadership, communication, team building, quality of care, and patient safety are also discussed.
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