Case Cancellations - Apple Hill Surgical Center

Why is this important?

Cases cancelled may have a direct impact on the patient and their family.

How WellSpan Compares

Percentage of cases cancelled.

Unit of Measurement: Percentage

A lower score is better than a higher score.

What we are doing to improve our performance.

We focus on thorough patient education prior to surgery.  Some of the reasons for cancellation of a procedure at Apple Hill are:

1.  Poor patient colonic preparation for colonoscopy patients
2.  Patient’s blood pressure is too high
3.  Patient ate day of surgery