Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership & Infection Control Stories
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4 insights into Leapfrog's initial ASC quality survey
The Leapfrog Group released the results of its inaugural ASC quality survey, as well as findings on hospital outpatient departments from its expanded hospital survey. - 10/22/19 -
New Jersey ASC that exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis exposure may face another lawsuit
A judge in New Jersey will allow a class action lawsuit brought by around 400 patients against a Saddlebrook, N.J.-based surgery center that potentially exposed thousands of patients to HIV and hepatitis B and C, according to NJ.com. - 10/18/19 -
3 ASCs recruiting nurses
The following organizations are currently looking for nurses to join their teams: - 10/16/19 -
Patient selection for outpatient cases — 4 considerations
Hospitals and health systems should use objective, evidence-based criteria to determine whether a patient is a good candidate for outpatient surgery, according to Change Healthcare. - 10/14/19 -
4 ASCs recently recognized for quality
A handful of ASCs were recently recognized for quality efforts: - 10/9/19 -
Report finds zero SSIs for 2 procedures at Virginia surgery center
A report from the Duke Infection Control Outreach Network found zero instances of surgical site infections at MEDARVA Stony Point Surgery Center in Richmond, Va., for two of the procedures its surgeons perform. This is the fourth consecutive year the ASC has received a report showing zero SSIs. - 10/8/19 -
Why Microsoft Excel can bungle ASC credentialing processes
Using Microsoft Excel to track credentialing processes can be more trouble than it's worth for independent practices with limited administrative resources, according to PhysiciansPractice. - 10/3/19 -
3 scenarios that can throw a wrench in ASC credentialing
Provider credentialing, payer enrollment and privileging requirements for ASCs are continuously changing, according to PhysiciansPractice. - 10/3/19 -
Top, bottom 10 states for vaccination rates
Vaccination rates vary across the U.S., according to an analysis from personal finance website WalletHub. - 10/3/19 -
Infection report shows improved rates for ASCs in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health Services released a report detailing the number of healthcare associated infections at ASCs and hospitals recorded in the state in 2018. - 10/2/19 -
88 ASCs awarded for excellence in patient satisfaction — 3 details
Eighty-eight ASCs were named recipients of the SPH Analytics National Apex Quality Award, a distinction recognizing providers who demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction. - 10/1/19 -
4 ASCs hit with data breaches this year
Becker's ASC Review reported on four ASCs and ASC operators affected by data breaches so far this year. - 9/27/19 -
3 sterile processing tips for ASCs
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses offered tips for sterile processing of medical instruments and devices in ASCs. - 9/26/19 -
How ASCs can prepare for emergencies: 3 Q's with an expert
Coire Stiene, chief technician for healthcare real estate firm Flagship Healthcare Properties, shared tips for ASCs developing an emergency preparedness plan. - 9/25/19 -
The impact of healthcare data breaches in August
More than one healthcare data breach was reported every day in August, according to the HIPAA Journal. - 9/23/19 -
CMS to increase ASC oversight after report notes common quality issue — 3 takeaways
HHS' Office of Inspector General found at least one infection control deficiency at 55 percent of ASCs, making it the most frequently cited problem between 2013 and 2017, according to a new report. - 9/23/19 -
4 tips to improve ASC physician documentation
Physician documentation accuracy can be the deciding factor in whether an ASC is paid promptly and correctly. - 9/17/19 -
3 California ASCs recognized for surgery excellence
The California Ambulatory Surgery Association recognized three ASCs for excellence in ambulatory surgery. - 9/17/19 -
California Ambulatory Surgery Association debuts opioid use toolkit
The California Ambulatory Surgery Association released an opioid toolkit for post-surgical patients Sept. 16. - 9/17/19 -
Healthcare leaders are prioritizing patient outcomes — not costs — in 2019
Improving patient outcomes is the top priority for U.S. healthcare leaders in 2019, rather than reducing costs, according to a survey by Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies. - 9/17/19
