N Zoltie1, G Hoult. 1. Minor Surgery Inspectorate, Leeds Family Health Services Authority.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Assessment of facilities for minor surgery in general practitioners' premises. DESIGN: Independent inspection of premises and equipment. SETTING: Large urban district. SUBJECTS: Premises of all general practitioners who applied to be reimbursed for minor surgery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Fullfilment of 14 pre-selected criteria. RESULTS: 69 of 111 premises met all criteria and were approved; 23 failed on only one criterion. The commonest reasons for failure were inadequate record keeping and lack of resuscitation equipment. Twelve practices had out of date adrenaline. CONCLUSIONS: Most premises are suitable for minor surgery, some with attention needed to record keeping. Practices must pay careful attention to the expiry date of adrenaline.
OBJECTIVE: Assessment of facilities for minor surgery in general practitioners' premises. DESIGN: Independent inspection of premises and equipment. SETTING: Large urban district. SUBJECTS: Premises of all general practitioners who applied to be reimbursed for minor surgery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Fullfilment of 14 pre-selected criteria. RESULTS: 69 of 111 premises met all criteria and were approved; 23 failed on only one criterion. The commonest reasons for failure were inadequate record keeping and lack of resuscitation equipment. Twelve practices had out of date adrenaline. CONCLUSIONS: Most premises are suitable for minor surgery, some with attention needed to record keeping. Practices must pay careful attention to the expiry date of adrenaline.