Two ASCs in Iowa have achieved AAAHC accreditation, according to a report from the Quad-City Times.
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With the House of Representatives passing the Red Flags Clarification Act of 2010 on Dec. 7, following the Senate's passage of this same act on Nov. 30, final passage of the bill which would exempt healthcare providers from the requirements…
California ASCs have come under fire in the last week, following a report by the Los Angeles Times that drew attention to California's lack of requirement for state licensure of surgery centers.
Carol Blanar, RN, CNOR, executive director of the Indiana Federation of Ambulatory Surgical Centers, shares six ways Indiana ASCs can strengthen their infection control programs right now.
CMS has rescinded a termination notice for Medicare participation previously issued to St. Joseph's Surgery Center in Stockton, Calif., according to a release issued on behalf of the surgery center by United Surgical Partners International, an owner and the center's…
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Linda Beaver, RN, MSN, MHA, administrator at Gateway Endoscopy Center in St. Louis, describes a best practice to improve monitoring of specimens taken at the endoscopy center and resulting pathologies.
Researchers conducted a review of surgical skin prep agents to conclude which agent was most cost-effective and superior in preventing surgical site infections, according to a study published in the AORN Journal.
Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a checklist for clinicians to follow to prevent central line-associated infections.
The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities has applied for recognition as an authority in accrediting providers of outpatient physical therapy and speech-language services that wish to be participants of the Medicare or Medicaid programs, according to a…
Brenda Mastopietro, president of Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and chief nursing officer for Banner Surgery Centers, shares five best practices ASCs can adopt to build more robust and effective infection control programs.