Comprehensive Oral Surgery Quality Assurance Plan

1. Quality Assurance Program Overview

1.1 Purpose

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality oral surgery care
• Maintain patient safety standards
• Meet regulatory requirements
• Facilitate continuous improvement

1.2 Scope

• All surgical procedures
• Patient care protocols
• Facility operations
• Staff competency

2. Clinical Quality Metrics

2.1 Patient Safety Indicators

• Surgical site infection rates
• Post-operative complications
• Medication errors
• Wrong-site surgery prevention compliance

2.2 Performance Measures

• Patient satisfaction scores
• Treatment success rates
• Recovery time metrics
• Emergency readmission rates

3. Quality Control Procedures

3.1 Pre-operative Protocol

• Surgical site verification
• Medical history review
• Informed consent documentation
• Equipment sterilization verification

3.2 Operative Standards

• Surgical timeout procedure
• Standard operating procedures
• Emergency protocols
• Documentation requirements

4. Staff Requirements

4.1 Credentialing

• License verification
• Continuing education tracking
• Specialty certification maintenance

4.2 Training

• Annual safety training
• Emergency response drills
• New equipment training
• Infection control updates

5. Facility Standards

5.1 Environmental Controls

• Temperature and humidity monitoring
• Air quality management
• Sterilization area requirements
• Waste management protocols

5.2 Equipment Maintenance

• Preventive maintenance schedule
• Calibration requirements
• Safety testing protocols

6. Quality Review Process

6.1 Regular Audits

• Chart reviews
• Procedure documentation
• Infection control compliance
• Safety protocol adherence

6.2 Improvement Implementation

• Action plan development
• Staff training updates
• Protocol modifications
• Outcome tracking

7. Documentation Requirements

7.1 Patient Records

• Complete surgical notes
• Post-operative instructions
• Follow-up documentation
• Incident reports

7.2 Quality Metrics Tracking

• Monthly statistics compilation
• Quarterly performance reviews
• Annual trend analysis
• Benchmark comparisons