A Comprehensive Review of the ASC QAPI Program

A Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program is a proactive, data-driven approach to improve quality and enhance patient outcomes. This webinar reviews the requirements of an effective, comprehensive and robust QAPI program including program specifics, ongoing monitoring, measured indicators, benchmarking, QI studies, Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA), risk assessments, and an annual review process. It will also provide practical tips and tools for implementing, documenting, and reporting QAPI activities in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs).

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DEBRA STINCHCOMB is a Senior Consultant with VMG Health (formerly Progressive Surgical Solutions). She has 43 years of healthcare experience in development, administration, and clinical operations. The last 20 years have been focused exclusively on the ASC industry with a particular emphasis on multi-specialty centers. She currently serves on the BASC, the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification, which administers the CASC and CAIP.