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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…

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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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2023 ASC Quality Reporting Update

January 30, 2023

CMS requirements and quality reporting can be challenging for perioperative leaders in the ASC setting. Participants will receive current information on the quality program with updates on the 2023 final rule, what reporting is required, and…

60 Minute

Life Safety Risk Assessment: What is it and What is Required

December 16, 2022

The purpose of Life Safety Risk Assessments is to identify and manage all risks associated with maintaining a safe, functional, and supportive environment. The risk assessments focus on the building or space and the special features and equipment…

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How to Successfully Talk to Surveyors

March 20, 2019

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Emergency Preparedness Update

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March 1, 2019

Emergency Preparedness Update Administrative EyeCare Jan/Feb 2019 By: Crissy Benze, MSN, BSN, RN Blizzards, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes have killed thousands, cost billions of dollars, and stressed local healthcare systems,…

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Keeping Tabs: Stay Up to Date on Evolving ASC Infection Control Strategies

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February 24, 2019

Keeping Tabs: Stay Up to Date on Evolving ASC Infection Control Strategies Administrative EyeCare Nov/Dec 2018 By: Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN In an environment of ever-increasing scrutiny of infection control practices,…

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Road Map for Integrating MIGS

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February 18, 2019

Road Map for Integrating MIGS Logistical tips for bringing today's glaucoma surgery to your ASC The Ophthalmic ASC, October 2018 Featuring Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN In 2018, chances are good that minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries…

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How Does Your Surgical Tech Training Measure Up?

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February 11, 2019

How Does Your Surgical Tech Training Measure Up? The Ophthalmic ASC, May 2018 Featuring Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN In many respects, you could say the surgical technician — or scrub tech — serves as the “center” of the ASC…

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Operation Patient Satisfaction

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February 6, 2019

Operation Patient Satisfaction Focusing on the Fundamentals of Care from Pre-Op to Post-Op The Ophthalmic ASC, February 2018 Featuring Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN As an owner or operator of an ASC, your goal is to keep a steady flow…