Also in a statement, the American College of Surgeons said that it was in the process of reviewing the proposed rule and it planned on submitting comments. “Along with these other health care system stakeholders, the college has been waiting with eager anticipation for the guidance and protections these regulations should offer, which will enable us to … truly improve surgical patient safety in both the inpatient and outpatient settings,” said a representative of the college.
To view the proposed rule and learn how to comment, go to www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=AHRQ-2008-0001