Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership & Infection Control Stories
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'Newsweek' names 52 SCA centers among America's Best
Fifty-two ASCs partnered with Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates made Newsweek's ranking of "America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2021." -
'Newsweek' ranks America's Best ASCs in 25 states
Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to identify the 400 best ASCs in 25 states with the most facilities. -
Infection prevention in ASCs — 5 strategies from an AORN ambulatory specialist
Terri Link, BSN, an ambulatory education specialist with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, provided a step-by-step guide to infection prevention in ASCs during the 2020 AORN Virtual Global Surgical Conference, according to OR Management News. -
20% of young adults hospitalized for COVID-19 required intensive care, study says
About 20 percent of young adult patients hospitalized for COVID-19 ended up in intensive care units, with 10 percent needing ventilation, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. -
How ASCs are adapting to the pandemic in 5 key areas
At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, testing, staffing and burnout are top of mind for ASC leaders. -
3 recent COVID-19 updates for ASC leaders
Three notable updates on COVID-19 for ASC leaders to know: -
A strong COVID-19 response starts at the top — 4 tips from The Joint Commission
While largely isolated from initial and subsequent COVID-19 responses, ASCs have to ensure they have a comprehensive infection prevention plan to reduce the risk of viral transmission and continue elective procedures. -
SARS-CoV-2 can survive 28 days under certain conditions, Australian study says
Researchers at Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, found evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on common surfaces for up to 28 days, according to Technology Networks. -
The million-dollar question for ASCs: Who should be tested for COVID-19, and when?
During the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses' virtual meeting, Surgical Information Systems Chief Nursing Officer Ann Geier, RN, moderated a panel discussion about the challenges ASCs are facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, OR Manager reported Sept. 30. -
How the pandemic changed infection control in ASCs — 6 insights
The Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society asked the ASC community to share challenges they've faced — and changes they've embraced — since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. -
'The unrecognized heroes in outpatient surgery' — 12 contestants move closer to cash prize
One Medical Passport named 12 top contestants in its ASC Everyday Heroes Program, an initiative to celebrate "the unrecognized heroes in outpatient surgery." -
Patient warming for surgical procedures: 5 things to know
Patient warming can be an important tool for surgeons in ensuring patients are comfortable during surgery and reducing surgical site infections, according to two recent meta-analyses published in January and May. -
Texas ASC deploys automated COVID-19 screening for visitors
Austin, Texas-based Personique Surgery Center installed a contactless kiosk to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as well as other transmittable viruses and diseases. -
Physician-owned Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center gains 5-star CMS rating
CMS awarded Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center a five-star rating in patient experience. -
8 AmSurg ASCs win excellence award
Eight AmSurg ASCs were awarded the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. -
ASC physicians honored among 101 patient favorites
Richmond, Va.-based Medarva Healthcare recognized 101 physicians for exceptional, patient-centered care with its 2020 Patient Choice Award. -
How an AmSurg ASC dove into COVID-19 relief, response efforts
A New Jersey ASC and partner of Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg immediately sprung into action as COVID-19 threatened to destabilize communities. -
Pediatric ASC uses AI to slash opioids
Seattle Children's Hospital used artificial intelligence to nearly eliminate opioid prescribing at its pediatric ASC, according to Dell Technologies. -
Emergency management in ASCs — 6 considerations during the pandemic
ASCs should document their response to the COVID-19 pandemic clearly and comprehensively "to meet the requirements for risk management and survey purposes," according to Debra Stinchcomb, a senior consultant with BSM Consulting. -
Company to recognize 'Everyday Heroes' in ASCs; $5K in prizes at stake
One Medical Passport launched a program to recognize exceptional ASC workers.
