1. An efficient pre-surgical testing process will determine the appropriateness and optimization of patients to minimize same-day cancellations.
2. The anesthesia and nursing departments together must enforce first-case start times.
3. Appropriate ambulatory anesthetic techniques must be used.
4. Efficient OR turnover times must be a goal.
5. Post-anesthesia care unit flow can be improved with the appropriate anesthetic protocols.
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