ASC Podcast with John Goehle

Episode 238 - Latest News and Information, HIPAA Update, ASC Quality Toolkits, Infection Control Experiences, Research and Focus on Temperature, Humidity and Water Damage - January 27, 2025


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In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, including an update on the dockworkers settlement, a discussion of recent HIPAA issues, free toolkits from the ASC Quality Collaboration.  We also discuss recent experiences including infection control issues, on-boarding less experienced clinical staff and regulatory requirements related to research.  In our focus segment, we discuss how to handle flooding emergencies, and temperature and humidity issues.  

 

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

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

  • HIPAA Updates:
    • https://www.hipaajournal.com/hapy-bear-surgery-center-data-breach-settlement/
    • https://www.axios.com/2025/01/13/hospitals-cyber-security-rule-upgrade
    • ASC Quality Collaboration Toolkits:
      •  https://ascquality.org/toolkits/
      • Becker’s Article about Specialties Shifting toward ASCs
        • https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/5-emerging-specialties-among-ascs.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E
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                      • 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
                            • Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
                              • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
                              • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
                              • Policy & Memos to States and Regions
                                • CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
                                • https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions
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