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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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The Why, What and How of ASC Staff Training

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October 26, 2018

The Why, What, and How of ASC Staff Training Administrative EyeCare Sep/Oct 2018 Regina Boore, MS, BSN, RN, CASC Physician and writer Atul Gawande addressed the complexity, cost, and surprising lack of efficacy of our healthcare system…

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In Flux: How Private Equity (PE) is Changing Our Work Activities

August 8, 2018

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Tips For Making An ASC's Medical Records More Compliant

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June 14, 2018

Tips For Making An ASC's Medical Records More Compliant Administrative EyeCare May/Jun 2018 Vanessa Sindell, BSN, RN Medical records are legal documents, and it is critically important they are consistently accurate, thorough, and…

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ASC Staffing Roles and Considerations

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May 7, 2018

ASC Staffing Roles and Considerations Administrative EyeCare Jan/Feb 2018 Regina Boore, MS, BSN, RN, CASC Debra Stinchcomb, MBA, BSN, RN, CASC Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP) perform a wide variety of tasks and procedures under…

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Compounding Problems

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March 15, 2018

Compounding Problems Administrative EyeCare Nov/Dec2017 Regina Boore, MS, BSN, RN, CASC Anthony Dziabo Mark T. Livingston In the fall of 2011 more than 20 people were injured when…

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The Never-Ending Quest for Quality

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November 6, 2017

The Never-Ending Quest for Quality Administrative Eyecare July/Aug 2017 Regina Boore, MS, BSN, RN, CASC In recent years, surgery centers have heightened their focus on quality. An active Quality Assess-ment and Performance Improvement…