Focused anesthesia interview resource to improve efficiency and quality.

In an effort to reduce costs, many hospitals may use registered nurses (RNs) with little to no formal education or training in anesthetic or surgical risk to perform anesthesia preoperative interviews (APIs). This lack of education and training can result in day of surgery delays and cancellations because of suboptimal preparation of patients for anesthesia and surgery. The Focused Anesthesia Interview Resource (FAIR) establishes minimum educational preparation for conducting APIs through educational modules and electronic triggers that prompt further questions and consultation flags or comorbidities for which an anesthesia provider is consulted.