Environmental rounding in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is critical to patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance. Rounding helps identify…
Uncover ASC Safety Gaps with Regular Rounding
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
Developing Comprehensive ASC Policies and Procedures
Earning ACHC Accreditation signifies an ambulatory surgery center’s dedication to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. A cornerstone of achieving…
Meet the Team: Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMP
Rommie Johnson manages the strategic and programmatic direction for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and Office-Based Surgery (OBS) Centers seeking accreditation and certification…
Medication Safety: An ASC Expert’s Perspective
ACHC clinical staff are known as exceptional teachers. To extend their educational reach, their writing is often placed as articles and…
Top ASC Deficiencies Highlight Opportunities for Improvement
Data from the latest Quality Review edition of Surveyor show that operational challenges remain for ambulatory surgery centers. In the recent…
The ASC Plan of Correction: A Practical Guide
Every ACHC ambulatory surgery center survey that yields a citation triggers the need for a plan of correction (POC). A post-survey…
Credentialing: An ASC Expert’s Perspective
It’s no secret that we believe our experts are the best around. When publications reach out to ACHC for guest articles…
Temperature, Humidity, and Airflow in Your ASC Operating Rooms
Maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and airflow in your ambulatory surgery center’s operating rooms isn’t just about comfort; it’s a critical measure…
Building an Annual QAPI Plan That Drives Results
In an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program is more than just a regulatory requirement.
