ASC CONSULTING SERVICES
From ground up development to ongoing management and everything in between, we can provide the custom solutions you need.
With more than 125 years of combined ASC experience, our team offers reliable guidance, superior training, education and operational support. We know each ASC is unique. We use a personal approach to assess customer needs, develop tailored solutions and assist with effective implantation. All services outlined below are customized to individual client needs.
We can assist you with every stage of ASC and OBSC development whether it you are building from the ground up or building out existing space, single or multi-specialty, solo or partner ownership – our unique perspective yields superior outcomes. We understand the risk involved with starting an ASC or adding a surgical suite to your practice, which is why we always begin with a financial feasibility analysis. From there we offer guidance and support through design and layout, equipment planning and procurement, staff recruitment, and successfully navigating the licensing, certification and accreditation process.
Licensing, Certification, & Accreditation
State regulations are constantly evolving. Medicare communicates regularly with its surveyors to “clarify” survey expectations. Accreditation standards are updated annually. We have successfully assisted hundreds of surgery centers navigate the process of licensing, certification and accreditation. Work smarter, not harder by putting our practical experience to work for you.
Are you due for resurvey or do you want to take a more proactive approach to assure your “survey-readiness”? Let our consultants put you through the paces of a mock survey and ace that next survey with confidence and peace of mind.
ASC Mock Surveys include one-day onsite visit to assess compliance with the Medicare Conditions for Coverage, all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards (if applicable) and best practices.
Physical Environment Mock Surveys include one-day onsite visit , to assess compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code for Medicare compliance.
ASC Management
We offer management plans that keep your facility running as compliant and efficient as possible. Our clinical and business management solutions are customized to suit your facilities needs. We provide ongoing education, training, and development of facility leadership to ensure successful compliance, quality improvement, productivity, efficiency and cost management.
Policy & Procedure Manuals
When was the last time you revised your updated your facility program? Our policy and procedure manuals are fully customized to your facility and developed to assure compliance with state licensure, Medicare certification, and all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Life Safety Code
Medicare adopted the NFPA Life Safety Code 2012 edition in June of 2017. CMS expects a “complete and comprehensive” assessment of Life Safety Code compliance with every ASC Medicare survey. In the past, this survey focused almost exclusively on the built environment. Today, the LSC survey includes long-standing but seldom checked requirements for the on-going inspection, testing, and maintenance of components in accordance with NFPA Standards. Our expert can help you navigate these requirements and prepare for your next survey with confidence and peace of mind.
Efficiency & Compliance
Maximize your throughput and profitability with an efficiency analysis, including onsite assessment of surgical scheduling, case turnover, workflow, patient flow, staff scheduling, task allocation, resource allocation, and inventory management. Our comprehensive report of findings and opportunities for improvement will map your course to improved efficiency.
Minimize exposure with our review and analysis of existing programs such as infection control, QAPI and risk management. Implement recommendations for action to ensure compliance with regulations and evolving standards. On and off site training and support is provided to ensure effective implementation.
Staff Training
Are you looking for additional educational resources that can put your ASC on the path toward standardized business office and clinical practices? Educational training from Progressive represents a customized, inexpensive way to train staff toward increased standardization and compliance, improved outcomes and better profitability. We combine a complete understanding of your goals and objectives with staff and management’s perspective on what their challenges are. We then design a program to meet your specific needs, both in content and delivery. Programs can be delivered on-site in half and full-day presentations, as well as via live and recorded webinars.
Achieve maximum efficiency and profitability with our business operations expert. We can assist you with forensic accounting, recruiting services, cashflow management, key performance indicator tracking, quarterly board reports, staffing training, and more.
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