Florida hospital cuts failed pediatric sedation rate 98%
Healthcare Benchmarks and Quality Improvement 15(7): 71-72
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1541-1052 PMID: 18700360 Document Number: 616089
* In a survey of Broward General Medical Center, The Joint Commission found fault with the administration of sedation for pediatric outpatient diagnostic procedures. * There is a great deal of variation among health care facilities on sedatives use and techniques and safety standards used. * Broward's initiative eliminated rescheduled exams and failed procedures by 98%.