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WEBINAR RECORDINGS

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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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…

BLOG POSTS

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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…