Here are the standards and percentage of ASCs non-compliant or partially non-compliant
• 2.I.B.11.g (Approving and ensuring compliance of all major contracts or arrangements affecting medical care provided): 40 percent
• 8.A.2 (Organization provides evidence of compliance with applicable state and local fire prevention regulations): 30 percent
• 11.L (Organization identified and maintains a current list of look-alike or sound-alike medications): 11 percent
• 9.R (Education and training in recognition and treatment of malignant hyperthermia): 10 percent
• 12.I.D (Organization has policy in place that ensures test results are reviewed appropriately by ordering physician or another privileged provider): 10 percent
• 10.I.D (Appropriate and current health history must be added to patients’ clinical records within 30 days prior to scheduled procedure): 10 percent
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