Factors likely to increase PACU bypass eligibility for patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery

• Anesthetic techniques that optimize surgical conditions while ensuring rapid recovery

• Checklist for fast-track eligibility utilized in the OR• Multimodal approach to acute pain management • Measure Outcomes:

PACU bypass % Time spent in phase II Need for nursing intervention in phase II

Time to home readiness

Time to actual discharge Unanticipated hospital admission

Hospital readmission Patient satisfaction Morbidity and mortality