If you're not keeping electronic medical records, you may be putting your patients at risk for adverse events, according to a study from Frost and Sullivan.
ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care celebrates its 35 anniversary the week of August 18.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has created a patient safety resource for testing emergency drill protocols.
Disruptive behavior in medical settings can be dangerous and life-threatening for patients. It contributes to reduced patient satisfaction, malpractice claims, staff turnover and adverse outcomes, and can include both aggressive verbal and physical behavior and passive behavior such as task…
The following two ASCs have been accredited or reaccredited in the past month as reported in Becker's ASC Review:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a list of documents to help hospitals and healthcare facilities to incorporate the law into their emergency and disaster preparedness plans.
Being a patient can be overwhelming, but with the right provider guidance the experience can be smooth and even pleasant. Here are three goals from The Joint Commission providers can target to maximize patient engagement and satisfaction during an episode…
Quality improvement is never done. The process requires dedication to excellence, attention to detail, great recordkeeping and employee willingness to take on new responsibilities and adhere to new policies. The following are three innovative quality improvement initiatives from ASCs striving…
The following drug recalls have occurred so far in 2014:
Provo-based Utah Surgical Arts has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a report from the Herald Extra.