The Perioperative Continuum

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1.
Operative Decision
2.
Pre-Testing
3.
Admit/Pre-Op
4.
Intra Operative
5.
Acute Recovery
6.
Inpatient Recovery
7.
Discharge Home

NorthStar implements protocols across the entire perioperative continuum that improve patient satisfaction and outcomes, increase efficiency and throughput, and improve surgeon satisfaction.

At multiple points along this continuum, indicated below with a star, our anesthesiologists and CRNAs use their knowledge, experience and skills to ensure that patients are receiving the optimum level of care and service that will lead to a successful outcome.

Pre-Op

*Areas in which NorthStar Anesthesia can have an impact

Operative Decision

Capture of Surgeon H&P*

Review of Initial Orders

Consent Verification

Pre-Testing

Anesthesia Driven Protocols

Collection of Ancillary Studies

Concierge Messaging: Patient/Family*

Admit/Pre-Op

Updating of H&P

Insurance Verification*

Medication Reconcilliation*

Cash/Prepay Collection Process

Patient Expectation & Education

Review of Pain Control Options*

IntraOp

*Areas in which NorthStar Anesthesia can have an impact

Intra Operative

First Case On-Time Start*

Checklist/Time Outs

Turn Time Analysis

Core Measure Documentation

ERP Protocols

Post-Op

*Areas in which NorthStar Anesthesia can have an impact

Acute Recovery

Pain Control Program

PONV Prophylaxis

Pharmacy Cost*

Inpatient Recovery

Length of Stay Management

Post Op Pain Rounds

Post Anesthesia Compliance Notes*

Discharge Home

Patient Education

Medication Confirmation

Transition of Care Consults*

Patient Satisfaction Surveys*

How Efficiently Do You Implement Best Practices Across the Perioperative Continuum?

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*Areas in which NorthStar Anesthesia can have an impact