This guide is an aide to managers and commissioners to improve efficiency in day surgery units. Taking it forward will also help them improve performance across a range of measures.


1. Introduction
2. Patients
3. Day Surgery Activity
4. Accommodation for Day Surgery
5. Management
6. Staff
7. Primary Care Trusts
8. Conclusion

· Annex A
- The Audit Commission ‘Basket of 25’
- Audit Commission 25 Basket Procedures Coding

· Annex B
- British Association of Day Surgery’s “trolley” of procedures

· Annex C
- Procedures to be moved out of day surgery facilities

· References
· Contact details