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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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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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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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Eroding Profits, Compromised Benchmarks
Is your profit margin not what it used to be? Has your turnaround time increased? You are not alone. It happens to the best facilities, both hospitals and freestanding surgery centers.
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Screening Patients Can Be Tricky, Particularly Without Electronic Records
Identifying the right patients for outpatient surgery can be tricky. Surgery centers must ensure patients have no conditions or take no medications that would jeopardize a safe surgical outcome.