On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, discuss updates to the ISMP Confused Drug Names and High Alert Drug Lists, Review the 2024 Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals and in our Focus Segment we have a panel discussion of current ASC Issues with the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies at their January Semi-Annual Retreat.  

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ISMP Update:
  • https://www.ismp.org/resources/high-alert-medication-list-acute-care-settings-updated-2024

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

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• Our Patron Program:

• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, discuss how to prepare for your annual board meetings, review annual mandatory education requirements, provide a reminder about periodic hospital reporting and in our focus segment - we discuss some common citations for AAAHC and ACHC.  

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

OR Manager Article on Colonoscopy Fee Differences, HOPD vs ASC:

• https://www.ormanager.com/briefs/colonoscopy-fees-higher-for-hospitals-than-ascs-study-finds/

Article in Becker's ASC: Stark law: Where it stands and where it's headed

• https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/stark-law-where-it-stands-and-where-its-headed.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z

Recall of IV Bags:

• https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/leiters-health-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-vancomycin-iv-bags-phenylephrine-iv-bags-and#recall-announcement

Nursejournal Article regarding CRNAs and Supervision:

• https://nursejournal.org/nurse-anesthetist/crna-supervision-requirements

Becker’s Article on Movement to Remove Restrictions on CRNAs Independent Practice:

• https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/lawmakers-looking-to-change-crna-supervision-requirements.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• • Our Patron Program:
    • Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, including the release by AAAHC of the V43 Standards, problems with the Medicare Administrator Contracts and 2024 Payment Rates, contagious disease outbreaks and in our focus segment we discuss the 2024 HOPD/ASC Final Payment rule, the 2024 Medicare Quality Reporting System and discuss payment and coding updates with Cristina Bentin from Coding Compliance Management.

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• AAAHC - V43 was released
  • https://www.aaahc.org/news/v43-handbook-updates/

DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• • Our Patron Program:
    • Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, the impact on ASCs of the ongoing Drug Shortages, recent state actions impacting ASCs including price transparency initiatives and in our focus segment, we discuss profitability challenges related to on-going salary, and other cost pressures and Interview triValence’s Alex Pirrotta regarding supply chain costs. 

This episode is sponsored by triValence.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ECRA and ISMP Report:

• https://assets.ecri.org/PDF/10.2023_Press_Release_Medication_Shortages_supporting_summary.pdf

• Please become a member and support the Association that supports the ASC Industry:

• Ozempic and other GLP-1 Drugs (Article from Beckers Spine)

• https://www.beckersspine.com/spine/58359-will-ozempic-alter-spine-orthopedic-fields.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E

• • Signup for Becker’s Spine: https://www.beckersspine.com/e-weekly/spine-review-e-weekly.html

DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• • Our Patron Program:
    • Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, talk about upcoming conferences, discuss Electronic Medical Record Implementation and interview Katie Pierson about how to survive software transitions. 

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

US News and World Report: Coming: Surgery Center Ratings, and Modified Timing of Hospital Rankings:

• https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/second-opinion/articles/2023-11-27/surgery-center-ratings-modified-timing-hospital-rankings

FDA – Plastic Syringe made in China Safety Alert

• https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/evaluating-plastic-syringes-made-china-potential-device-failures-fda-safety-communication?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

FDA Recall of Saline and Sterile Water Products Manufactured by Nurse Assist, LLC. 

• https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-certain-brands-saline-and-sterile-water-medical-products-nurse-assist-because-they-may

USA Today Article on Covid

• https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/11/29/covid-variant-ba-2-86-triples/71730552007/

Outpatient Surgery Magazine - EHR adoption

• https://go.aorn.org/NTQ1LUtDUC0xNjMAAAGP2lc0PEEgBiabc_uXM64Jcx99vM3wvgVXShs3xWY4-SOpwzpOZVsUIE46IjtTO8fSDccOXIM=

DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• • Our Patron Program:
    • Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, review some of our recent virtual conferences and announce upcoming conferences. In our focus segment we discuss the anesthesia crisis in Ambulatory Surgery Centers with a lawyer who talked to us about legal and contract issues and we also interviewed two nurses who provided some practical suggestions to deal with the current situation.

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• AORN Cyber week sale November 20-27th. 
  • They have 40% off membership and discounts on their books

DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• • Our Patron Program:
    • Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2023 Annual Education Conference & Trade Show at the Tulalip Resort and Spa in Tulalip Washington.  We discuss some of the sessions and meet with representatives from the association to discuss their activities.

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association:

• https://wasca.net/

Become a Members of WASCA:

• https://wasca.net/join/benefits-of-membership/

DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• • Our Patron Program:
    • Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news including the Final 2024 CMS Payment Rule for ASCs and focus on the regulations related to Pharmaceutical Services and we interview pharmacist John Karwoski regarding diversion.

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Joint Commission Report - Preserving patient safety after a cyberattack

• https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/newsletters/sea-67-Cybersecurity-7-26-23-final.pdf

Joint Commission Report - Wrong Site Surgery:

• https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-safety-outcomes/joint-commission-study-explores-wrong-site-surgery-risk-factors-trends.html

2024 CMS HOPD/ASC Final Paymenbt Rule:

• https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/prospective-payment-systems/ambulatory-surgical-center-asc/asc-regulations-and/cms-1786-fc

John Karwowski, (JDJ Consulting):

• https://www.jdjconsulting.net/

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• Our Patron Program:

• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• The ASC-Central Premium Access Program

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the final quarterly meeting for 2023 for the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Kenilworth New Jersey, meet with association leadership to discuss their activities and the benefits of membership and interviewed two of the speakers about the anesthesia crisis and how their center has adapted.

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center Website

• https://njaasc.org/

Become a Member of the New Jersey Association:

• https://njaasc.org/Join-us

Visit the New ASC Central Website!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• Our Patron Program:

• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we provide the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, review recent survey experiences, discuss Accreditation Trends and discuss the latest news from Quad A with it’s CEO Tom Terranova. 

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• ASC Quality – Tips and Toolkits Resource:

• • • https://www.ascquality.org/advancingascquality

• Reporting Theft/Loss of Controlled Substances:

• • • https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr_reports/theft/

• A Nose for Reducing SSIs (Article on Outpatient Surgery - October)

• • • https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/the-magazine/article/a-nose-for-reducing-ssis

• Quad A - Website:

• • https://www.quada.org/

Visit the New ASC Central Website!

ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com that provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs!

http://asc-central.com

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE

Join one of our Membership Programs!

• Our Patron Program:

• Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. 

• • A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions

Important Resources for ASCs:

• Conditions for Coverage:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150

• Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf

Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:

Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website

Books by John Goehle

• Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers