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"Over the last 20 years, as the practice of office based
surgery has increased, so have the regulations adapted by
state health departments. The goal of these new office based
surgery regulations is to increase patient safety and avoid
“adverse events,” wherein the patient is at risk for
complications as a result of a routine procedure. Medical
staff must now follow certain regulations when performing
invasive or surgical procedures that use more than minimal
sedation. Many of these rules pertain to whether offices use
the right equipment and personnel, have the appropriate
standards of record keeping, and maintain a clean and
organized work environment. But a large part
"Impact of the New Office Based Surgery
Regulations on Design of Medical Offices", © William N.
Bernstein, LEED®AP, AIA, Hospital
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