Same-Day Surgery – February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018
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ASCs Must Work Harder to Prevent Aerosol Infectants
Infection control and prevention measures, along with using the most effective filters, can help prevent aerosol infectants, including prions.
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ASCs Can Use the CMS Infection Control Checklist to Their Advantage
The ASC Infection Control Surveyor Worksheet could serve as a good tool for ASC administrators to use when assessing their own infection control and prevention policies and procedures.
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How Can an ASC Ensure Infection Control Compliance?
An infection control and prevention quality improvement project should be based on a set of standards. These standards start with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards.
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Onboarding of Staff Should Not Be Haphazard, Rushed Event
When surgery centers hire new staff, administrators should take time to provide a thorough orientation. Rushing through the onboarding process can lead to major headaches.
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Here’s a Sample Staff Orientation Checklist
The first step to improving new staff orientation and training is to make it more consistent using an employee orientation checklist. Reliable tools can make the difference between a poorly trained worker and one who has been thoroughly oriented to the new job.
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Climate of High Deductibles Affects Billing Workflow
Surgery centers have seen an increase in high deductibles in recent years, which has created new billing workflow issues.
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Supreme Court Case, Joint Employer Issues Important in 2018
Several main employment issues, highlighted in recent legal actions, will affect ASCs and other employers in 2018. One of these hot topics is subject to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, which is expected to settle a major issue over arbitration agreements.
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Quick Steps to Increase Surgery Center Efficiency
Surgery centers seeking answers to improving efficiency could tackle staff cross-training and a communication improvement initiative. Any improvement in these areas can create a better team environment and improve productivity.
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Checklists and Decision Trees
It’s the planning time of year for your facility. At our facility, we’re engaged in the following projects for 2018. These individual projects are diverse and they’re across the country.