Developing Your ASC Nurse Leaders

What began as a passion project in 2020, has evolved into a highly anticipated educational and networking event for ASC nurses. The third annual ASC NLC will take place April 27-28, 2023, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. As it grows, the NLC continues to set itself apart from other industry events in several ways.

ASC-FOCUSED | ASCs are different than other healthcare facilities. They are highly regulated, fast-paced, lean organizations. ASCs are held to exceptionally high regulatory compliance standards with intense oversight and enforcement. Simultaneously, ASCs are also businesses. Given the complexity of running these facilities, we make sure every topic at the NLC is relevant and applicable to the ASC environment.

NURSE LEADER-FOCUSED | ASC clinical directors determine a facility’s success by directly impacting clinical compliance, operational efficiency, standard of care, employee satisfaction, patient safety, and, ultimately, financial success. Although vital, their role is often undervalued. For this reason, the NLC completely focuses on the nurse leader. Every session is done with them in mind, and every topic is approached from their perspective.

THE PERFECT SIZE | The NLC will never reach the size and scope of similar national conferences — on purpose. It is personal and intimate by design to create an environment for optimal growth and connection. Our goal is to deliver an impactful professional growth and development experience for all attendees.

With every conference, we collect attendee feedback. Below is what two 2022 attendees had to say about the ASC NLC.

“It was phenomenal! I attended conferences in the past, but this being ASC-specific was very informative. It offered a wide network of resources, not just for regulatory compliance but also for building a stronger and more efficient ASC team. The speakers are experts in their topics, and the presentations were excellent. When I returned to work, I knew right away that we are going to be better prepared for our upcoming accreditation survey. I am grateful to the PSS team for this great opportunity to meet with colleagues from other states in this same industry.”

“I appreciate how personal and up-close it felt. The PSS staff called me by name throughout the conference. They were genuinely interested in the issues and concerns we are experiencing at our facilities, and (they) offered solid, practical ways to tackle these issues.”

When attendee feedback reiterates the aims we set out to achieve, we know we are on the right track. We will carry this momentum into this year’s two-day event.

Using feedback from 2022 attendees, we started to craft the NLC 2023 program. There was a resounding request for topics related to human resources such as hiring and retention, as well as a legal perspective in investigations. We also know clinical compliance remains a top priority for attendees. Most of all, we want to emphasize leadership development to give attendees the tools they need to elevate their organizational culture and advocate for themselves and their teams.

All this is reflected in our 2023 ASC NLC agenda (outlined below) including the Vender Networking Reception that takes place after the first day of sessions. Attendees have the opportunity to meet the NLC’s valued sponsors and learn about their products and services.