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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cutaneous-procedures-adverse-events-reporting-caper
April 22, 2020 - The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association and the Northwestern University Department … The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association and the Northwestern University Department … June 1, 2015
A national mixed-methods evaluation of preparedness for general surgery … December 13, 2023
Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture. … October 4, 2011
Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-evaluation-consultant-surgeon-sleep-deprivation-and-outcomes-more-4000
October 19, 2022 - This prospective study found no additional risk of complications or mortality in cardiac surgery patients … This finding contradicts the results of an earlier study in general surgery patients. … March 29, 2023
Fast tracking in cardiac surgery: is it safe? … May 11, 2022
Starting elective cardiac surgery after 3 pm does not impact patient morbidity … July 6, 2011
Handover after pediatric heart surgery: a simple tool improves information
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/safe_surgery_finalreport.pdf
December 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program
for Surgery
Final Report
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Final Report … infection
Prophylactic antibiotics
discontinued within 24 hours after
surgery end time
Surgery … or second day after surgery
Surgery patients with perioperative
temperature management
Patients … AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery 33
Final Report
Results
The AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery … Early Recovery After Surgery Pathway
BEFORE SURGERY DAY OF SURGERY INPATIENT RECOVERY OUTPATIENT RECOVERY
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nontechnical-skills-pediatric-surgery-factors-influencing-operative-performance
June 12, 2008 - Commentary
Nontechnical skills in pediatric surgery: factors influencing operative … Nontechnical skills in pediatric surgery: Factors influencing operative performance. … Nontechnical skills in pediatric surgery: Factors influencing operative performance. … January 20, 2015
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … Reflections on incident reporting in a department of pediatric surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/composite-measures-profiling-hospitals-bariatric-surgery-performance
January 31, 2013 - Study
Composite measures for profiling hospitals on bariatric surgery performance … Composite measures for profiling hospitals on bariatric surgery performance. … This study used clinical registry data from the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative to develop a … Composite measures for profiling hospitals on bariatric surgery performance. … March 3, 2011
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrqs-safety-program-ambulatory-surgery
January 24, 2018 - Book/Report
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … Citation Text:
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … January 9, 2024
SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey: What You Need to Know. … for Users of the AHRQ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture. … November 21, 2016
Safe Surgery Guide.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quick-tips-when-planning-surgery
December 24, 2008 - Government Resource
Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery. … Citation Text:
Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery. … Cite
Citation
Citation Text:
Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery … August 1, 2012
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … May 1, 2016
Ensuring Correct Surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detecting-adverse-events-dermatologic-surgery
June 10, 2013 - Review
Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … This review identifies existing dermatologic surgery adverse event (AE) reporting mechanisms, found … Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … August 2, 2015
Quantifying and characterizing adverse events in dermatologic surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-site-sinus-surgery-otolaryngology
July 30, 2014 - Study
Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … This survey of otolaryngologists found that many respondents had personal experience with wrong-site surgery … Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … August 18, 2010
Avoiding wrong site surgery: a systematic review.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quick-tips-when-planning-surgery-0
December 18, 2008 - Fact Sheet/FAQs
Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery. … Citation Text:
Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery. … This AHRQ brochure provides practical advice for patients facing non-emergent surgery, to help them be … Cite
Citation
Citation Text:
Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery … May 1, 2016
Ensuring Correct Surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-health-record-based-triggers-detect-adverse-events-after-outpatient-orthopaedic
December 19, 2017 - Electronic health record-based triggers to detect adverse events after outpatient orthopaedic surgery … Electronic health record-based triggers to detect adverse events after outpatient orthopaedic surgery … 2022
Predictive power of the "trigger tool" for the detection of adverse events in general … surgery: a multicenter observational validation study. … following hip surgery.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/asc-survey-english.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Ambulatory Procedure/Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety
SOPS … TM
Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey
Version: 1.0
Language: English
Note
• For more information … asc-items.pdf
mailto:SafetyCultureSurveys@westat.com
mailto:SafetyCultureSurveys@westat.com
Ambulatory Surgery … Center
Survey on Patient Safety
This survey asks for your opinions about patient safety in ambulatory surgery … /Procedure Room
► Are you typically in the surgery/procedure room during surgeries, procedures, or
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weekend-effect-pediatric-surgery-increased-mortality-children-undergoing-urgent-surgery
February 01, 2012 - Study
Classic
The "weekend effect" in pediatric surgery—increased … mortality for children undergoing urgent surgery during the weekend. … The "weekend effect" in pediatric surgery - increased mortality for children undergoing urgent surgery … The "weekend effect" in pediatric surgery - increased mortality for children undergoing urgent surgery … Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality pediatric indicators as a quality metric for surgery
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-site-surgery-california-2007-2014
July 27, 2023 - Study
Wrong-site surgery in California, 2007–2014. … Wrong-site surgery in California, 2007-2014. … Orthopedic surgery accounted for 35% of the cases reported. … Wrong-site surgery in California, 2007-2014. … September 24, 2017
Intraoperative adverse events in abdominal surgery: what happens in
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/avoiding-wrong-site-surgery-systematic-review
October 19, 2022 - Review
Avoiding wrong site surgery: a systematic review. … Avoiding wrong site surgery: a systematic review. … Avoiding wrong site surgery: a systematic review. … August 18, 2010
Operating room briefings and wrong-site surgery. … July 28, 2010
Spinal surgery and patient safety: a systems approach.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intraoperative-adverse-events-abdominal-surgery-what-happens-operating-room-does-not-stay
January 23, 2017 - Study
Intraoperative adverse events in abdominal surgery: what happens in the operating … Intraoperative Adverse Events in Abdominal Surgery: What Happens in the Operating Room Does Not Stay … Intraoperative Adverse Events in Abdominal Surgery: What Happens in the Operating Room Does Not Stay … October 19, 2022
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … February 10, 2021
Outcomes with overlapping surgery at a large academic medical center
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-overlapping-inpatient-orthopaedic-surgery-multicenter-study
April 24, 2018 - Study
Safety of overlapping inpatient orthopaedic surgery: a multicenter study. … Safety of Overlapping Inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery: A Multicenter Study. … Overlapping surgery is a controversial practice in which an attending surgeon performs more than one … Safety of Overlapping Inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery: A Multicenter Study. … March 12, 2025
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/recurrent-appendicitis
January 15, 2020 - The surgeon had recently joined the medical staff after completing a general surgery residency and then … The average general surgery resident performs 20 laparoscopic appendectomies during his or her general … One approach to decreasing technical errors for emergency general surgery procedures in the era of increased … Operative experience of residents in US general surgery programs: a gap between expectation and experience … Minimally invasive surgery: the evolution of fellowship. Surgery. 2007;142:505-511.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/discrimination-abuse-harassment-and-burnout-surgical-residency-training
May 06, 2020 - This national survey of general surgery residents found that about one-third of all respondents reported … May 6, 2020
Prevalence, types, and sources of bullying reported by US general surgery … June 17, 2020
A national mixed-methods evaluation of preparedness for general surgery … surgery patient outcomes and with resident examination performance. … December 15, 2021
A national mixed-methods evaluation of preparedness for general surgery
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/index.html
March 01, 2023 - Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
The Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory … Surgery Centers helps ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) make care safer for their patients. … toolkit includes resources used by ASCs that participated in the AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery … Background Project partners Report
Additional Resources Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey … on Patient Safety Culture Getting Ready for Your Ambulatory Surgery (patient brochure)
Has your