Management Essentials for ASC Administrators

Patient Care in the ASC: From Policy to Practice

Explore the essential elements of delivering safe, high-quality patient care in an ASC. This session covers clinical policies, infection prevention, medication and pain management, staffing and competencies, patient safety practices, medical records, and ethical standards, with an emphasis on reducing risk and maintaining consistent standards of care.

AEU Content Area: Delivery of Patient Care

Tori Caillet, RN, BHCA, CNOR, CASC Vice President of OperationsASD Management

HR Essentials for ASC Administrators

Review the core human resource responsibilities of an ASC administrator, from employment laws and employee rights to hiring, orientation, performance management and termination. This session also addresses personnel policies, employee handbooks, personnel records and employee satisfaction, with a focus on maintaining consistent and compliant HR practices.

AEU Content Area: Human Resources

Becky Ziegler-Otis, MHA, RHIA, CPHQ, CHC, CASC Assistant Executive DirectorASC Quality Collaboration

Building a Culture of Quality and Safety

Explore the essential components of an ASC quality management program, including quality assessment and performance improvement, benchmarking, patient satisfaction, peer and medical record review, risk management, and safety. This session also examines how ASCs can use data, performance indicators and ongoing evaluation to identify opportunities for improvement, reduce risk and improve patient safety and outcomes.

AEU Content Area: Quality Management

Tina J. DiMarino, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR, CASC Chief Executive Officer Custom Surgical Partners

Navigating ASC Regulatory and Legal Requirements

Gain an understanding of the regulatory and legal requirements that affect ASC operations. This session examines key legal issues, including ownership, anti-kickback requirements, HIPAA, OSHA and the False Claims Act, as well as state licensure, Medicare certification, Conditions for Coverage and accreditation requirements.

AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues

LoAnn Vande Leest, MBA, BSN, RN Administrator The Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Introduction to Finance and Accounting in ASCs*

This session offers a practical guide to interpreting financial statements used in ASCs, including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Attendees will learn how to evaluate common ASC financial transactions, calculate essential metrics and leverage meaningful benchmarks. Gain the tools and insights needed to analyze financial data effectively and make informed decisions to improve your ASC’s financial performance.

AEU Content Area: Finance

John J. Goehle, MBA, CPA, CASC Chief Operating Officer Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies

Demystifying Accounting and Finance*

This session will focus on how to interpret various financial statements encountered at an ASC: the income statement, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement. Attendees will explore how various expenses—such as labor, supplies, maintenance, rent, interest and other operating costs—impact a center’s profitability. The session will also cover strategies for analyzing net revenue and explaining any fluctuations and will examine the differences between accrual-based and cash-based accounting methods and how each impacts the financial statements. Additionally, we will review the main tenets of preparing a budget and share practical tools for evaluating capital purchases and conducting a return on investment (ROI) analysis.

AEU Content Area: Finance

Rena M. Courtay, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC Vice President of Ambulatory Surgery Trinity Health

The Revolutionary Balance Sheet*

The balance sheet, while slightly less intuitive than the income statement, is critical to effective management of any business. This session will review the basics of mechanics and interpretation, as well as give you the tools to read and analyze in the context of an ASC.

AEU Content Area: Finance

Sam Riber, MBA Chief Executive Officer Palmetto Pain Management

 Let’s Talk Income Statements*

For new administrators—and even some seasoned ones—navigating business financial reports can feel like a daunting task. From balance sheets to depreciating assets to annual reports, income statements combine elements of accounting, finance and operations into one complex package. And while it may seem overwhelming, understanding these reports is entirely achievable with the right guidance.

This session will demystify these financial documents by walking you through the basic structure and function of income statements, balance sheets and other standard financial reporting tools, providing clarity and actionable insights to help you confidently navigate your facility’s financial data.

AEU Content Area: Finance

Michael McClain, MHS, MS, PA-C Founder | Managing Partner LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors

*These sessions are also included in the Financial Strategies for ASCs virtual course