Survey Watch

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Survey Watch Administrative EyeCare, Jul/Aug 2019 Written by: Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN "Ambulatory Surgery Centers(ASCs) have been in the news lately and for all the wrong reasons. In March 2018, USA Today and Kaiser Health News…

Informed Consent in Your ASC

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Informed Consent in Your ASC Administrative EyeCare, Sep/Oct 2019 Written by: Debra Stinchcomb, MBA, BSN, RN, CASC "While ASCs require that the patient gives an informed consent, the process actually begins in the surgeon’s office.…

Risk Assessments for ASCs

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Risk Assessments for ASCs Administrative EyeCare, May/June 2020 Written by: Debra Stinchcomb, MBA, BSN, RN, CASC "Every ambulatory surgery center (ASC) has a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. This program…

Making a Difference | Nursing Leadership

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Making a Difference | Nursing Leadership Administrative EyeCare, March/April 2020 Written by: Dawn Laundrup, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN "Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) nurse leaders are faced with juggling multifaceted patient care, regulatory…