Day Surgery Useful Links A collection of day surgery links highlighting particular information of interest. If you have a suggestion for an addition, please contact the BADS office. International Association for Ambulatory Surgery (IAAS) The aim of the IAAS is to promote the development and growth of high quality ambulatory surgery worldwide. To this end, it encourages an international exchange of ideas and stimulates programmes of education, research and audit. IAAS Website Recording: IAAS Online Congress 31st October 2020 Recording: IAAS Spring Online Congress 10th April 2021 Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) GIRFT is a national programme designed to improve medical care within the NHS by reducing unwarranted variations. GIRFT Website Greener Options - James Lind Alliance BADS is supporting "Greener Operations", a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership aiming to identify the most important research questions that need to be answered in order to help make operations (including surgery, anaesthesia and healthcare provided around the time of surgery) more environmentally sustainable Greener-Operations Website National Day Surgery Delivery Pack GIRFT, BADS and CPOC jointly held a webinar on 21st September 2020 to share the publication of the National Day Surgery Delivery Pack supporting trusts to maximise the opportunities contained within it. Download the Pack, Appendices and Recording of the webinar. National Day Surgery Delivery Pack Appendices Webinar Recording Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) CPOC is a cross-specialty centre dedicated to the promotion, advancement and development of perioperative care. CPOC Website Preoperative Association The Preoperative Association is an organisation for health professionals working in the preoperative field and was launched in 2004. Pre-Op Website Royal College of Anaesthetists The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. RCOA Website Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Day Surgery Quality Improvementin Day Surgery Services Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for the Perioperative Care of Elective & Urgent Care Patients Royal College of Surgeons of England The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a professional membership organisation and registered charity, which exists to advance patient care. Royal College of Surgeons of England British Association of Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons BAETS The BAETS is the representative body of British Surgeons who have a specialist interest in surgery of the endocrine glands (thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal). BAETS Website BAETS Guidance
