Elective Outpatient Surgery Recovery Staffing - Pediatric

Experts agree that on-site clinical staff trained in resuscitation can save lives after heart failure or other complications arise after a procedure. Hospitals report whether clinicians who have national certification in life saving skills such as opening airways are present on-site while pediatric patients recover from surgery.

Patients Included in the Measure

• Outpatients (Patients who are admitted and discharged on the same day)

• Children