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ASF Patient Screening and Assessment

	Ambulatory surgical facilities (ASFs) provide surgical care to patients who do not require hospital admission for their postoperative care. Thorough initial assessment of patients is required to identify any concerns or disease processes, such as obstructive sleep apnea or cardiovascular disease, which could potentially cause intraoperative or postoperative problems.

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Health History

This sample form may be sent to the primary care physician or the referring physician for completion before the day of surgery. This form may be reviewed by anesthesia and nursing staff before the day of surgery, according to facility policy and procedures.

Nursing Preoperative Screening

This sample form may be used for nursing preadmission before the day of surgery. This form may be used for telephone or in-person screening and modified per facility policy and procedure.

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Patient Screening and Assessment in Ambulatory Surgical Facilities

As the popularity of these facilities continues to grow and increasingly complex procedures are performed, thorough screening, assessment, and preparation of patients prior to surgery is essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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AORN Sample Patient Records

AORN's sample patient records are intended to demonstrate a consistent approach to documenting nursing assessment; identification of clinical problems; and nursing interventions, activities, and outcomes.

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