Patient Safety and Quality for Office-Based Procedures in Otolaryngology

Office-based procedures have increased in frequency with the recent changes in the current health care climate prioritizing improved efficiency and greater value in the care that is delivered. This article focuses on patient safety and quality issues that are specific to procedures in the office setting of an Otolaryngologist. Specific topics are categorized into preprocedure planning, procedural execution, and postprocedure follow-up. Several best practice recommendations are included to promote and simplify the integration of these quality and safety measures into every office setting.

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