SurgiStrategies July 2012 IssuePosted June 1, 2012 in
Digital IssuesAn ambulatory surgery center (ASC) can potentially increase profits and volume by maximizing reimbursements, assessing case profitability, examining its procedure mix, analyzing supply value, increasing scheduling efficiencies, implementing an electronic medical record (EMR) system. ...MoreMORE INFO
SurgiStrategies June 2012 Issue Posted May 2, 2012 in
Digital IssuesWhether reporting an incident, preparing for a survey or QAPI plan, selecting products or staying current with continuing education, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) professionals face a range of business challenges stemming from their infection prevention (IP) and control responsibilities ...MoreMORE INFO
SurgiStrategies April 2012Posted March 1, 2012 in
Digital IssuesThe clinical nature of outpatient surgery centers necessitates creating a culture of safety, from time-outs and Surgical Safety Checklists in the operating room to instrument reprocessing/sterilization to basic hand hygiene. Healthcare textiles – single-use or reusable – also play a role ...MoreMORE INFO
SurgiStrategies March 2012 IssuePosted February 3, 2012 in
Digital IssuesIn the competitive healthcare marketplace, benchmarking and accreditation are two processes that help ambulatory surgery centers measure performance — both internally and compared to other outpatient facilities. From clinical aspects and patient surveys to back office financial metrics ...MoreMORE INFO
SurgiStrategies January 2012 IssuePosted December 14, 2011 in
Digital IssuesWhether an outpatient surgery center is incorporating the latest legislation, regulation or simply implementing its own internal policies, there's no shortage of areas for compliance. With the ICD-10 mandate and EHR technology looming, ASCs that proactively implement may gain an advantage ...MoreMORE INFO
