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The Sentinel Event Data Annual Report for 2023 is now available on The Joint Commission website, including a figure showing the trend of reported sentinel events by source from 2005-2023. From Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023, The Joint Commission reviewed 1,411 sentinel events.
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Joint Commission Online (05/15/24)
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Register today for ASCA’s Human Resources for ASC Managers virtual course, taking place on the afternoons of June 3 and June 4. This comprehensive program covers essential interviewing and hiring techniques, proactive staffing solutions, communication and conflict resolution strategies, and more. It’s a must-attend for ASC leaders looking to optimize their team, enhance leadership and ensure the long-term success of their facility. |
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ASCA Content (05/21/24)
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Download This Free Policy and Save Yourself The Hassle
Potential HIPAA breaches are among the most common compliance risks — are you confident your organization’s employees know what to do?
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A survey by National Nurses United, the nation’s largest union of registered nurses, found that artificial intelligence technology (A.I.) often contradicts and undermines nurses’ own clinical judgment and threatens patient safety. The findings, coupled with anecdotal reports from nurses at hospitals nationwide, underscore the urgent need for stricter regulation and greater input from nurses and health care staff on whether and how A.I. is deployed.
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National Nurses United (05/15/24)
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA Chief Advocacy Officer Kara Newbury talks about what it takes to get procedures added to Medicare’s ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL), recent changes to the process and ways that ASCA and its members are involved. |
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ASCA Content (05/21/24)
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When starting or expanding an ASC, efficiency is critical.Opening or expanding a successful ASC takes more than medical expertise. Establishing efficiencies from the start-operational, financial and procedural-is also critical to building a healthy bottom line.Learn how our dedicated team’s expertise, full-service support and comprehensive portfolio of category-leading products may help uncover efficiency and performance.
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Although it may once have been common for a surgeon to discourage other surgical team members from asking questions, reporting errors, and speaking up, there is growing evidence that this type of hierarchical behavior not only exacerbates an already high-stress environment, but also negatively impacts team function, morale, and patient outcomes.
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American College of Surgeons (05/08/24) Jim McCartney
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Healthmark Offers Steriking® Tyvek® Packaging Steriking® Tyvek® is designed for optimal use in low temperature sterilization methods, including VH202, EtO and Irradiation. It’s available in Heat Seal, Self-Seal and Rolls. They are designed to offer high resistance to penetration by contaminating microorganisms, to peel open cleanly with a minimum of fiber tear and allows quick passage of sterilizing gas and accompanying moisture vapor.
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Hear ASC employment law expert Sal Puccio discuss hot-button topics in human resources and ways to protect your facility from the costly litigation and reputational damage that can result from noncompliance in the newest episode of ASCA’s Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, “HR Strategies for Surgery Center Administrators.” Puccio discusses HR issues ranging from cannabis use and harassment to the need for ongoing staff training and regular employee manual updates that can accommodate the nation’s ever-evolving human resources requirements. |
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ASCA Content (05/21/24)
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Surgeries are the lifeblood of hospital revenue and Tulare County’s two largest healthcare centers are both maneuvering to open surgery centers in Visalia. Kaweah Health CEO Gary Herbst is meeting with public hospital’s board members May 15 to discuss building a new surgery center – likely on land the district owns in the Sequoia Gateway property on Caldwell on Highway 99 – in a partnership with private physicians.
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Sun Gazette (05/14/24) John Lindt
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ASCA 2024 Conference & Expo! Be sure to request your continuing education (CE) credits online via ASCA’s Education & Events Portal or through the ASCA Meetings app. The deadline to request CE credits is June 30. |
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ASCA Content (05/21/24)
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Geneoscopy, Inc., a life sciences company focused on developing diagnostic tests for the advancement of gastrointestinal health, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test, ColoSense. ColoSense is indicated as a screening test for adults, 45 years of age or older, who are at typical average risk for developing CRC.
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Business Wire (05/06/24)
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Since ASCA hosted its annual National Advocacy Day earlier this year, five new cosponsors—Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Jefferson “Jeff” Van Drew (R-NJ) and Senator John Barrasso, MD (R-WY)—have joined the Outpatient Surgery Quality and Access Act of 2023. Read this Digital Debut to learn more. |
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ASCA Content (05/21/24)
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A strategic partnership was announced between Gramercy Park Digestive Disease Center (Gramercy Park) based in New York City and Surgery Partners, headquartered in Brentwood, TN. Merritt Healthcare Advisors principals represented Gramercy Park in the transaction.
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EIN News (05/15/24)
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About ASCAMission: The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is the national membership association that represents ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and provides advocacy and resources to assist ASCs in delivering high-quality, cost-effective ambulatory surgery to all the patients they serve. About Us: At ASCA, we are eager to help you become better acquainted with our nation's ASCs and the people who own and operate them. We are also eager to help you develop policies on ASC-related issues. If you have questions, please contact us. We'll put you in touch with the experts and, if you like, arrange for you to visit an ASC in your area. Contact Us: Advertising inquiries should be addressed to Chris Schriever or Alex Yewdell at 202.337.1897 or at advertising@ascassociation.org. Follow ASCA on
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