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WEBINAR RECORDINGS

Credentialing Review

September 25, 2023

Medical staff credentialing remains one of the top 10 cited deficiencies for CMS and accrediting organizations. Ensuring you have all required documentation can feel like an onerous task without a formal process in place. This webinar will provide…

20 Minute

MANAGING YOUR ASC’S ANCILLARY SERVICE CONTRACTS

July 27, 2023

In addition to the regulatory requirements, there are financial and logistical considerations at play when managing your ancillary service contracts. This webinar will provide the essential tools and best practices to effectively manage your…

60 Minute

USP <797> and USP <800>: What You Need to Know

June 29, 2023

The USP has announced new standards will take effect on November 1, 2023. Implementation of the new USP <797> will also trigger the enforcement of USP <800> Hazardous Drugs – Handling in Healthcare Settings. In this webinar, we…

20 Minute

Nursing Scope of Practice

May 22, 2023

Have you ever felt uncomfortable doing a nursing task that you did not feel qualified to do? Do you know the full scope of your RN license? After this webinar, you will be able to define the RN scope of practice in the ASC setting, understand…

20 Minute

ASC Budgeting

March 27, 2023

ASCs are required by Medicare to have a budget. While not necessarily involved in day-to-day operations, the governing body is ultimately responsible for the overall quality of service. Numbers tell a story. Fiscal control and financial oversight…

60 Minute

Streamlining Communication From Clinic TO ASC

February 24, 2023

Effective healthcare communication must be ongoing, transparent, patient-centered, concise, and relevant. Establishing these best practices between a surgeon’s clinic and the ASC supports improved patient outcomes; however, it can be difficult…

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Documenting your ASC COVID Emergency Response

July 23, 2020

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Survey Watch

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June 23, 2020

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…

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Informed Consent in Your ASC

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June 17, 2020

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.…

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Risk Assessments for ASCs

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June 12, 2020

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…

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Making a Difference | Nursing Leadership

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June 4, 2020

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…

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Passing the Torch: Empowering Future ASC Nurse Leaders

November 6, 2019