25% of Ohio Surgery Centers Face Inspections From CMS, State DOH

One-quarter of all Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery centers in Ohio could face surprise or scheduled inspections by CMS or the state’s department of health over the next year, according to an Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers report.

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The Ohio Department of Health notified the OAASC in early September about the possible inspections, which could be in addition to deemed status surveys by accrediting bodies.

 

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The OAASC report said the Ohio Department of Health indicated CMS remains especially concerned with the infection prevention components of the Medicare conditions of coverage.

 

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