Episode 203 - Latest News, Survey Experiences, Accreditation Organization Update and Interview with Tom Terranova from Quad A - October 20, 2023

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we provide the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, review recent survey experiences, discuss Accreditation Trends and discuss the latest news from Quad A with it’s CEO Tom Terranova. 

 

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ASC Quality – Tips and Toolkits Resource:

• • • https://www.ascquality.org/advancingascquality

• Reporting Theft/Loss of Controlled Substances:

• • • https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr_reports/theft/

• A Nose for Reducing SSIs (Article on Outpatient Surgery - October)

• • • https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/the-magazine/article/a-nose-for-reducing-ssis
    • Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine: https://osmapp.aorn.org/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Faccount%2Fsubscription
    • OR Excellence: https://www.aorn.org/or-excellence

• Quad A - Website:

• • https://www.quada.org/

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Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• • https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
• Policy & Memos to States and Regions
  • CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
  • https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions

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