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For more than 50 years, ASCs have provided high-quality, cost-efficient surgical care for millions of Americans. In that time, ASCs have transformed the outpatient experience by offering a convenient and personalized alternative to the hospital outpatient surgical setting. That’s why for the entire month of August, ASCA highlights and celebrates ASCs with National ASC Month. Join the celebration this month by hosting an open house or facility tour for your elected officials, the media or members of your community! |
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ASCA Content (08/06/24)
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The Joint Commission announces it has achieved renewed deeming approval from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its Ambulatory Surgical Center Accreditation Program, effective September 1, 2024, through September 1, 2030. Six years is the maximum term of approval granted by CMS.
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Joint Commission Press Release (07/31/24)
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Top-Quality Procedure Trays from PAJUNKPajunk USA provides a comprehensive selection of procedural trays tailored for regional anesthesia and pain management needs. Our offerings include Single-Shot, CPNB, Spinal, Epidural and CSE, as well as custom and support trays. Learn more.
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Today is the second day of the Sterile Processing & Infection Prevention in the ASC virtual course. If you haven’t already, there’s still time to register and join today’s sessions, which begin at 12:00 pm ET. During this course, you’ll gain valuable insights into achieving positive patient outcomes while ensuring patient and staff safety. The course will be available on demand starting August 7. Register now! |
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ASCA Content (08/06/24)
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Versatility in every drop: With its low-foam, pH-neutral, ultra-concentrated formulation, XEN Enzymatic+ delivers superb control for cleaning a wide range of medical instruments, including your most intricate devices.
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Mark Boucot has his signs ready. "The signs that will be hung around my facility [will] say 'It is a federal crime to commit a violent act against a healthcare worker,' and I am just waiting to hang the signs," Boucot, president of the Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia, said Wednesday at a press conference held by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
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MedPage Today (08/02/24) Joyce Frieden
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Deterra is the Solution for Safe Medication DisposalProviders and patients can destroy unused medications quickly and easily with Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches. Read testimonials and learn how you can order case quantities of pouches for healthcare use.
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On this week’s audio update, ASCA’s past president Rebecca Craig, RN, CASC, talks about how she and her staff at Harmony Surgery Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, rely on patient satisfaction surveys to constantly improve their patients’ experiences. Rebecca also shares her experience implementing the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (OAS CAHPS) Survey and some important advice to ensure your ASC is ready for the January 2025 requirement. |
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ASCA Content (08/06/24)
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What Would You Do with an Extra $177,000? Are You Overspending on Paper Charting?ASCs who switched from paper charting to HST eChart saved an average of $177,000! Discover your potential savings with the EMR ROI Calculator; no email required. Click here to calculate your potential ROI.
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The American Medical Association — along with all 50 state medical societies and 76 other health organizations — have written congressional leaders urging them to pass legislation vital to the sustainability of physician practices. Facing yet another cut in Medicare payments, physicians are urging Congress to pass legislation that has been introduced and has wide support within the physician community.
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AMA News Release (07/25/24)
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Apply today to take the next Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP)® exam, offered during the month of October. CAIP is the first credential designed specifically for infection preventionists in the ASC community. This certification distinguishes those with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge that the role of an ASC infection preventionist requires. |
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ASCA Content (08/06/24)
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In this meta-analysis examining PTSD during COVID-19, 18.3% of physicians reported symptoms consistent with PTSD, with a higher risk in female physicians, older physicians, and trainees, and with variation by specialty. Targeted interventions to support physician well-being during traumatic events like pandemics are required.
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JAMA Network Open (07/24/24) Mihir Kamra; Shan Dhaliwal; Wenshan Li; et al.
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Minimally invasive surgery provides superior results in the surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. There exist various minimally invasive procedures, each possessing its own set of benefits and drawbacks.
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Cureus (07/31/24) Sanskruti Rathod; Nishant Kumar; German D. Matiz; et al.
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Our overall health heavily depends on what we eat, how we care for our bodies and, ultimately, technology. Although I pursued a career in software engineering and later started my own firm that provided data and AI services, my educational path initially began in medical school, where I received direct knowledge of the healthcare industry.
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Forbes (08/01/24) Arturo Garcia
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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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