In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, discuss recent survey experiences, including a discussion of proper vaccine storage and in our focus segment, discuss governance and the governing body.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
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NY Post Face Fire Article:
NY post- face fire articlehttps://nypost.com/2025/01/14/us-news/cancer-patient-was-awake-when-face-caught-fire-in-surgery-suit/Soccer player leg infectionhttps://www.kafourymcdougal.com/former-major-league-soccer-goalkeeper-wins-20-million-against-portland-timbers-team-doctor-jury-cites-concealment-of-negligent-surgery-2025-04-04/OR Manager- Sleep deprived nurses at higher risk for infectionshttps://www.ormanager.com/briefs/study-sleep-deprived-nurses-face-higher-infection-risk/CDC Has a tool kit that you can use to make sure you follow the CDC recommendations:https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/storage-handling/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/storage/toolkit/index.htmlINFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE
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