ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification

Researchers outline the key processes affecting surgical instrument readiness, which can directly affect patient safety, according to an article published in AORN Journal.

In an article published in AORN Journal, researchers highlight two principles that contribute to the safe use of pharmacological materials in perioperative settings.

In the Dec. 2010 addition of the Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield provider's news publication, BCBS provides an adopted version of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist.

The Joint Commission requires healthcare facilities to develop and annually review a list of look-alike/sound-alike medications that are stored, dispensed and administered.

Linda Ruterbories, director of surgical services and program development at OA – Centers for Orthopaedics, and CEO John Wipfler share four strategies for increasing the intensity and robustness of OA's ambulatory surgery center's infection control and infection prevention program.

Here are the top 10 most-cited health service standards by Federal OSHA from Oct. 2009-Sept. 2010, with specific Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) number, description and number of times cited.

Here are seven articles featuring insights from surveyors of various accreditation organizations.

Here are five best practices for maintaining accurate, complete and thorough clinical documentation in your ambulatory surgery center.

A free webcast focusing on increasing immunization competency among nurses by offering practical knowledge and skills on vaccine safety and patient communication provides 2.5 continuing education credits, according to the website for the program and coverage of the webinar by…

Amy Reighard, RN, MSN, CGRN, clinical director of Allegheny Regional Endoscopy Center in Altoona, Pa., describes three ways her ambulatory surgery center worked to improve IV start times for GI/endoscopic procedures.