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Knowing your outpatient surgery program well enough to answer surveyors' questions and provide necessary documentation is a responsibility that all managers accept and understand, but when the surveyor focuses on Life Safety Code issues, some managers scramble for information.
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A recent memorandum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows, in some situations, the use of batteries for essential electrical equipment in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in the event of a power failure.
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A set of recently added frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to tissue standards on The Joint Commission web site was developed when staff members noticed an increasing number of questions related to the tissue standards from accredited organizations rather than an increased number of recommendations for improvement related to tissue standards.
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Your emergency preparedness plan identifies your plan of action for disasters related to weather, fire, and even pandemics, but if your plan only focuses on what you do within your own program, you may not meet surveyors' expectations.
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When Robert Bray, MD, was asked by a colleague opening a surgery center to move some of his spine procedures to his outpatient center eight years ago, Bray was willing to try a few simple procedures such as microdiscectomies.
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Versatility, flexibility, and the ability to juggle many different responsibilities at once are included the basic job description of any outpatient surgery program manager.
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Patients with chronic pain can be some of the most difficult patients to deal with. They are often miserable and demanding, and their quest for pain relief can lead to addiction.
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The 8-year-old REAL (responsible, empowered, aware, living) study includes an intervention that focuses on fathers and their roles in educating and guiding adolescent boys to safe decisions.
