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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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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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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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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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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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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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Defense Verdict in Spinal Fusion Case Despite Difficult Surgery, Complicated Post-op Needs
Defendants successfully argue that standard of care for pain management was met.
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Doctor Delays Delivery, Receives Phone Call, Resulting in Brain-damaged Infant
Lack of attention paid to fetal monitoring and vital signs led to the baby's hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy upon delivery.
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Communication-and-resolution Programs Could Be Improved
Communication-and-resolution programs have been widely adopted, but the execution is uneven. Risk managers should review the actual performance of these programs.
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Nurse Practitioner Payouts Increasing; Opioids and Neonatal Top Concerns
Payouts from malpractice claims against nurse practitioners continue to rise, and much of the increase can be tied to the prescribing and management of painkillers, according to new data from insurance companies.