May 28, 2025

Episode 247 - Latest News, Information, Recent ASC experiences, Avanza Survey, HLD and focus on Patient Engagement with Jennifer Cantrell - May 28, 2025

54 minutes

In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, discuss recent ASC issues and survey experiences, review a recent survey by Avanza, discuss high level disinfection issues and in our focus segment, we interview Jennifer Cantrell with AMSURG during the New Jersey ASC Associations recent conference where she discussed Patient Engagement and how OAS-CAPHS can provide valuable information for improving patient satisfaction.

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

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Resources from AHS, ASC Central and the ASC Podcast with John Goehle

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AJIC literature review- endoscope HLD failures

https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(25)00290-1/fulltext

6th Annual Hospital Leadership ASC Survey:

https://avanzastrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6th-Avanza-Intelligence-Hospital-Leadership-ASC-Survey.pdf

Chemical Risk Assessment:

https://www.osha.gov/chemical-hazards

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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

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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