ASC Podcast with John Goehle

Welcome to a special episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle. In this episode, Sue and John are joined by the staff of AHS, Cristina Bentin from Coding Compliance Management, and a few of our valued patron members of the podcast. Together, they delve into the pre-conferences and share their expectations for the upcoming ASCA 2023 conference, set to kick off on Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky. Get ready for an insightful discussion on all things ASCA 2023.  We apologize for the sound quality of the recording which was not recorded in our studios and some of the speakers were not close to the microphone.  

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

The ASC Association:

• http:/www.ascassociation.com

 

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss Recent News including the 2021 Report to Congress on the CMS Oversight of Accrediting Organizations, Review recent survey experiences including policy and procedure and Anesthesia issues and in our focus segment, we discuss the state of networking, local servers and cloud based hosting with our friend Daren Smith with Surgical Information Systems.  

 

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems,

 

Resources from this Episode:

Becker’s Article on Surgeon Compensation:

• Beckers Report: https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/5-physician-specialties-with-the-biggest-salary-increases-in-2022.html
• 2023 Physician Compensation Report

FY 2021 Report to Congress (RTC): Review of Medicare’s Program Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Validation Program:

• https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-23-14-ao/clia.pdf

Daren Smith, Surgical Information Systems:

• Daren Smith, DSmith@sisfirst.com
• Surgical Information Systems:
  • http://sisfirst.com

 

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Guidance from CMS on May 1st related to the Expiration of the Public Health Emergency and changes to the Vaccine Mandate, we remind our listeners about the upcoming ASC Quality Reporting Deadline in May  and in our focus segment discuss the evolving impact of technology on financial management and FINTECH with our friends at triValence.

 

This episode is sponsored by triValence.

 

Resources from this Episode:

QSO-23-13-ALL - Guidance for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)

• https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/surveycertificationgeninfo/policy-and-memos-states/guidance-expiration-covid-19-public-health-emergency-phe

Trivalence access to the Free Version:

• https://www.trivalence.com/register/

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Recent experiences on Surveys, and update on the Emergency Use Authorizations for the COVID-19 Vaccines, and in our focus segment interview Cristina Bentin with Coding Compliance Management about current coding and billing challenges

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• Prior Authorization for United Healthcare GI Cases:
  • https://associationdatabase.com/aws/OAASC/pt/sd/news_article/506938/_PARENT/layout_details/true
  • https://www.uhcprovider.com/en/resource-library/news/2023/new-requirements-gastroenterology-services.html
• FDA authorizes changes to simplify use of bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
  • https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccines
• Contact Cristina Bentin:
  • Cristina Bentin, CMA, CPPM, CCS-P, COC
  • President, Coding Compliance Management, LLC
  • 225.405.7315 mobile
  • 225.752.8390 office
  • Email: cristina@ccmpro.com

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we interview speakers and leadership during the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Annual Conference at The Palace at Somerset on April 19, 2023.

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• NJAASC Website
  • https://njaasc.org/
• Become a Member of the New Jersey Association of ASCs
  • https://njaasc.org/member-benefits/
• Therese Gopaul-Robinson (Get a free Workbook):
  • https://www.theresegr.com/
• JDJ Consulting (John Karwoski):
  • https://www.jdjconsulting.net/
• Ambulatory Surgery Center Quality Services (Deb Comerford):
  • http://ascqs.com/

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Announce the Upcoming 2023 Multi-State 2 Day Virtual Conference and in our focus segment review the responsibilities of the governing body and how to assure compliance with the regulatory requirements related to governance in the ASC. 

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• Announcing the 2023 Multi-State Virtual Conference on June 12-13, 2023 Sponsored by the ASC Podcast and several state ASC Associations.  Visit https://ascpodcast.com/2023_multistate/ for more information.
• Situational Awareness in ORs
  • https://www.ormanager.com/improving-situational-awareness-in-ascs/
• Changes that have come about since the conviction of RaDonda Vaught:
  • https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-safety-outcomes/whats-changed-1-year-after-radonda-vaughts-conviction.html

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program

• Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member
• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions
• https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Discuss some recent survey issues, review the OSHA 300 form and discuss maintaining compliance between surveys,  and in our focus segment talk about Supply Chain issues and developments in supply cycle management and interview our friends at Trivalence.

 

This episode is sponsored by triValence.

 

Resources from this Episode:

Becker's Article on Hospitals Closing Service Lines:

• https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/how-hospitals-closing-services-lines-could-affect-ascs.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E

Becker’s Article regarding: Patient Burnout:

• https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/10-states-where-asc-administrators-may-have-trouble-hiring.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z

Health Exec Article on Ransomware Attacks

• https://healthexec.com/topics/health-it/cybersecurity/ransomware-attacks-doubled-five-year-period?utm_source=related_content&utm_medium=related_content&utm_campaign=related_content

OSHA 300 Form Information:

• https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/forms

Trivalence access to the Free Version:

• https://www.trivalence.com/register/

 

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

On this Staff Edition of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the Importance of the Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use for Supplies and Equipment. 

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

1. 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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Get a copy of John’s newest book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Remind listeners about the CDC’s recommendations about masking, and the CMS requirements for accommodations for unvaccinated exempt employees, and in our focus segment we look into the importance of Manufacturers instructions for regulatory compliance.

 

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• Mask Mandate - CDC Requirements
  • 9/23/22 CDC Recommendations: 
    • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html
  • Tracking link:
    • https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=all_states&list_select_county=all_counties&data-type=Risk
• BCBS Priorities:
  • https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/articles/affordability-solutions-white-paper

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, review a recent CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memorandum related to a new resource for infection Control, discuss Post COVID Surgery Risks, debrief from the January ASC Administrator’s Bootcamp and during our focus segment, we visit with the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and the ASC Podcast with John Goehle during their Winter Retreat.

 

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

 

Resources from this Episode:

• Medpage Today - Perceptions of Scrubs:
  • https://www.medpagetoday.com/surgery/generalsurgery/102588
• Complications post surgery after COVID infection
  • https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-12-15/after-covid-surgery-risks-remain-higher-for-more-than-a-year#:~:text=For%20patients%20who've%20had,University%20Medical%20Center%2C%20in%20Nashville.
• The Ambulatory Surgery Topic is not surprisingly on Infection Citations
• https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-23-06-all.pdf
• They have a website - for all of their training Quality, Safety & Education Portal Training Catalog
  • https://qsep.cms.gov/ProvidersAndOthers/publictraining.aspx
• Quality in Focus Resources for Addressing Ambulatory Surgical Center Infection Control Citations Training for Providers
  • https://qsep.cms.gov/pubs/CourseMenu.aspx?cid=0CMS_ASC_QIF_1

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

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Other Links:

Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member

Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!