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 includes risk management (RM) activities used to identify, prioritize, and proactively respond to threats while maximizing opportunities for improvement. While incident or occurrence […]

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 standards, and countless other responsibilities in a competent, efficient fashion. While these tasks are the foundation of daily duties, the ability to manage […]