Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMP, manages the strategic and programmatic direction for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and Office-Based Surgery (OBS) Centers seeking accreditation and certification through ACHC. A bona fide Accreditation Nerd, Rommie sat down with us to...
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Top ASC Deficiencies Highlight Opportunities for Improvement
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...
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...
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...
Strengthening Pharmaceutical Compliance in ASCs
Safe pharmaceutical practices in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are essential to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high standards of care. ACHC Standard stipulates that drug preparation and administration align with federal and state laws. This standard is...
Clinical Leadership Has an Essential Role in Nursing Services for Surgical Settings
Clinical Leadership Has an Essential Role in Nursing Services for Surgical SettingsClinical leadership is a critical role for ensuring patient safety in the surgical setting, and, in many cases, it’s a requirement of state and federal regulations.This important...
Time Out: Working to Ensure Operating Room Mistakes Don’t Happen
Time-Out: Working to Ensure Operating Room Mistakes Don’t Happen Did you know that the “time-out” performed in healthcare operating rooms was adapted from the aviation industry’s practices? Aviation’s pre-flight checklist and communication protocols reduced errors...
Is Your ASC Survey Ready? A Little Effort Can Prevent a Lot of Stress
Is Your ASC Survey Ready? A Little Effort Can Prevent a Lot of Stress By: Tricia Dixon-Thomas Posted: February 27, 2024When the time comes for your healthcare facility’s accreditation survey, your stress levels may rise, but with a little preparation and continual...






