Date/Time:
Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 1:00 pm ET

Speaker(s):
Paul Alcock, DIT, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CCISO, GCIH
Chief Information Security Officer
Surgical Information Systems

Continuing Education:
1 hour of AEU/CE

AEU Content Area:
Regulatory and Legal Issues

Overview:
Protection of patient data should be top of mind for any ASC, particularly with the continual threats coming from financially motivated groups actively targeting the healthcare space. These groups are organized, sophisticated and very aware of the limited resources some ASCs have to prevent a data breach. This program will highlight who these groups are, what motivates them and why they are becoming increasingly successful. We will provide pragmatic guidance on how a few low-cost controls can significantly reduce the risk of a cyberattack. Finally, since some participants are, unfortunately, likely to be victims of a future attack, we will detail some fundamental steps an ASC can take to reduce the impact and recover as quickly as possible.

Date/Time:
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 1:00 pm ET

Speaker(s):
Lawrence Tan, JD, NRP, CHEP, BCMP
Safety Officer III
Medxcel

Continuing Education:
1 hour of AEU/CE

AEU Content Area:
Delivery of Patient Care

Overview:
Maintaining a secure workplace is critical to the overall success of a healthcare organization. Accredited ambulatory care facilities may have standards that incorporate NFPA 99—which includes a chapter on security management and requires an annual security vulnerability assessment. This presentation will provide an overview of the areas and factors that should be considered when evaluating facility security and review the steps every team member can take to reduce risk by improving workplace security.

Date/Time:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 1:00 pm ET

Speaker(s):
Erin Imhoff, MS, RN
ASC Program
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Joy Webb, MPA
ASC Program, Health Insurance Specialist
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Continuing Education:
1 hour of AEU/CE

AEU Content Area:
Regulatory and Legal Issues

Overview:
Hear directly from CMS staff who are responsible for the ASC program to find out what you need to know to keep your facility compliant with the latest regulations and requirements. Examine ASC data, including national ASC breakdown and top-10 survey citations, and explore recent regulatory changes to the ASC Conditions for Coverage and subsequent updates to the interpretive guidelines. Review how to use the Quality, Safety & Education Portal, where the public can take CMS surveyor training; discuss recent updates to the Medicare certification process and infection control worksheet; and identify important resources for ASCs.

Date/Time:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1:00 pm ET

Speaker(s):
Tamara Robinson, MSN, BSN, RN, CASC
Executive Director of Operations
Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center

Continuing Education:
1 hour of AEU/CE

AEU Content Area:
Quality Management

CAIP™ Content Area:
N/A

Overview:
Teamwork and collaboration are essential tools that bring out the best in your staff and your facility. This webinar will offer insights and strategies to ignite physician engagement, which in turn will enhance collaboration throughout your center. Great leaders understand the importance of taking care of their team. Building relationships and engaging your physicians strengthens the dynamics of the team. Learn how to create a cohesive environment where employees and physicians can interact, collaborate and be productive. We will review the skills needed to build relationships and offer tips to develop a strong team through communication, transparency, collaboration and some team spirit!

Date/Time:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 1:00 pm ET

Speaker(s):
Lisa Sinsel, MSN, RN
Vice President, Clinical Quality
SCA Health

Continuing Education:
1 hour of AEU/CE

AEU Content Area:
Financial

CAIP™ Content Area:
N/A

Overview:
As ASC leaders look for new ways to support operational efficiency, the demand for software and technology-related solutions in the ambulatory surgery setting continues to evolve. Discover how to use a simple process to conduct your own software evaluation and ensure you select a solution that supports your ASC’s goals and objectives. Learn from the challenges and successes one organization experienced seeking software solutions to manage a variety of programs, including variance reporting, policies and procedures, and survey activity.

Date/Time:
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 1:00 pm ET

Speaker(s):
Doria Cipriani, BSN, RNBC
Director, Clinical Support
PE GI Solutions

Continuing Education:
1 hour of AEU/CE

AEU Content Area:
Quality Management

Overview:
Discuss how to establish and maintain the essential components of a quality program in an ASC. Review program planning and evaluation, infection control tracking and trending, quality indicator data collection, peer review, medical record review, internal and external benchmarking, and patient satisfaction. Learn best practices for completing a Performance Improvement/Continuous Quality Improvement Study. Identify resources you can use for networking, support and compliance.