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D Jones

    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
    |August 1, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dr. Brian Day established the Cambie Surgical Centre to address challenges in booking operating room time. This private facility offers surgical services to patients globally, featuring advanced operating rooms and recovery accommodations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Surgical Innovation
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Challenges in accessing operating room time in Vancouver public hospitals.
    • The need for alternative surgical care models to meet patient demand.
    • The role of private surgical centres in healthcare systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the establishment and operational model of the Cambie Surgical Centre.
    • To highlight a solution for operating room access challenges.
    • To present a case study of private healthcare infrastructure development.

    Main Methods:

    • Establishment of a private surgical facility (Cambie Surgical Centre).
    • Provision of operating rooms, recovery beds, and private rooms.
    • Catering to local (BC) and international patients.

    Main Results:

    • The Cambie Surgical Centre was successfully established to provide surgical services.
    • The centre offers 2 operating rooms, 10 recovery beds, and 5 private rooms.
    • It serves patients from British Columbia and internationally.

    Conclusions:

    • Private surgical centres can offer solutions to public healthcare access issues.
    • Innovative models of healthcare delivery can be developed to meet patient needs.
    • The Cambie Surgical Centre exemplifies a response to operating room scheduling difficulties.

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