Patients Transferred - Apple Hill Surgical Center

Why is this important?

A small number of patients may develop an unanticipated complication during or after surgery.  Although complications are rare, all ambulatory surgery centers are required by regulatory bodies to have a plan to transfer patients to a hospital should the need arise. 

How WellSpan Compares

Percentage of patients transferred to the hospital.

Unit of Measurement: Percentage

A lower score is better than a higher score.

What we are doing to improve our performance.

The following are potential reasons for patients to be transferred to a hospital after outpatient surgery at Apple Hill.

1.  Unable to be weaned from supplemental oxygen after surgery
2.  Pain management
3.  Patient choice