Top ASC Deficiencies Highlight Opportunities for ImprovementBy: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMP, Program Director Rommie Johnson manages the strategic and programmatic direction for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and Office-Based Surgery (OBS) Centers seeking accreditation...
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Don’t Let Contractors Sink Your Surgery Practice: OBS Vendor Oversight and QAPI Integration, Part 2
By: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMP, Program Director Rommie Johnson manages the strategic and programmatic direction for Office-Based Surgery (OBS) Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) seeking accreditation and certification through ACHC. His extensive experience...
Don’t Let Contractors Sink Your Surgery Practice: OBS Vendor Oversight and QAPI Integration, Part 1
By: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMP, Program Director Rommie Johnson manages the strategic and programmatic direction for Office-Based Surgery (OBS) Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) seeking accreditation and certification through ACHC. His extensive experience...
The ASC Plan of Correction: A Practical Guide
By: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMPProgram Director Posted:August 22, 2025Every ACHC ambulatory surgery center survey that yields a citation triggers the need for a plan of correction (POC). A post-survey summary of findings is typically sent within 10 business days of the...
The ABC+D of Plans of Correction: A Practical Guide for OBS Leaders
By: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMPProgram Director Posted: July 7, 2025Every accreditation survey that identifies non-compliance with an ACHC Standard triggers an immediate need for a plan of correction (POC). Practices focused on office‐based surgery (OBS) operate with...
Credentialing: An ASC Expert’s Perspective
Posted: July 3, 2025It’s no secret that we believe our experts are the best around. When publications reach out to ACHC for guest articles, the question isn’t if we can contribute; it’s a question of which ACHC expert do we choose? As part of our longstanding series...
Temperature, Humidity, and Airflow in Your ASC Operating Rooms
By: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMPProgram Director Posted: May 20, 2025Maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and airflow in your ambulatory surgery center’s operating rooms isn’t just about comfort; it’s a critical measure to prevent infections, safeguard sterile...
Avoiding Medical Record Errors in Office-Based Surgery Settings
By: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMPProgram Director Posted: May 12, 2025Maintaining comprehensive medical records is essential to safe, high-quality care that meets accreditation standards and HIPAA requirements, and would serve as effective legal documentation, if needed....
Building an Annual QAPI Plan That Drives Results
By: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMPProgram Director Posted: April 29, 2025In an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program is more than just a regulatory requirement; it’s a roadmap to enhanced patient safety and care...