How To Run a QAPI/Governance Meeting

Disclaimer: In 2024, AAAHC released the v43 Accreditation Standards. Prior to this, under the v42 Standards, facilities were required to conduct a 10-step QI study template. Under the v43, these steps have been consolidated into six (6) steps.…

Infection Investigation | A Case Study

We do everything we can to avoid infection, but we should also be prepared for when they do occur. What steps do you take? How thorough should the investigation be to determine the cause? Are you ever able to rule out the facility as responsible?…

How To Rightsize Your Anesthesia Team: Efficiency and Functionality in Staffing

Anesthesia plays an important role in the ASC setting. It also presents challenges: overhead, staffing inflexibility, and a lack of team commitment/ownership. Learn from real examples how Anesthesia services can contribute more than just anesthesia…

Accounts Receivable Benchmarking Study

Have you ever wondered how long it takes other ASCs to receive payment from the top payers? PSS has partnered with Waystar* to complete an A/R Benchmarking study. Compare your ASC to the rest of the industry and find out the tools you need to…

2021 CMS Quality Reporting Update for ASCs

CMS requirements and quality reporting can be challenging for perioperative leaders in the ASC setting. Participants will receive current information on the quality program, what reporting is required, and the definitions/frequently asked questions…

Annual Survey Watch Report 2020

Progressive Surgical Solutions has the advantage of working with scores of facilities across the country, going through a variety of different types of surveys, including State licensing, accreditation, and Medicare certification. You can benefit…

Current Trends in HIPAA and Cybersecurity

This webinar covers recent trends and increased breach reporting for healthcare providers. Kurt Bratten will review recent guidance from HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regarding Managing Malicious Insider Threats, Direct Liability of…

Medical Record Audit Walkthrough

CMS tells us we must use our medical records in our QAPI program.  But, how do you do that in a standardized, effective and beneficial way? Learn what to audit and how to make this process more robust than merely checking for dates and signatures. Be…

ASC Leadership LIVE Panel

Three guest panelists share their challenges and successes in ASC leadership. Are you a busy Administrator or Clinical Director at an ambulatory surgery center? Do you wear what seems like a ridiculous amount of hats? Are you responsible for…

Physical Environment Compliance Checklist: How to Talk to an Engineer

Accreditation and Licensure Surveys conducted by CMS agencies are becoming more difficult than in the past due to the increase of personnel specifically trained in Life Safety Code Requirements.  Considering such, it is imperative that facilities…