gram and those who want to test for the new Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP) credential will find plenty of materials at this year’s meeting. Attendees can earn up to 9.5 contact hours in infection prevention sessions, just half a credit shy of the total needed to sit for the first CAIP exam in October. Learn more about the CAIP credential at
www.aboutcaip.org. Arnaldo Valedon, MD, chief of
the ASC division for First Colonies Anesthesia Associates in Frederick, Maryland, will present one of these sessions titled “Anesthesia’s Role in Infection Control.” “We will discuss techniques for eliminating undesirable anesthe- sia practices that contribute to com- mon health care associated infections (HCAI) and actions your anesthe- sia team should take to help prevent HCAIs in your ASC,” he says. Also new on ASCA’s annual meet- ing program this year is a 60-minute morning boot camp. Stay in shape with this morning workout. Regis- ter now at
www.ascassociation.org/ asca2018/wellness.
Session Choices Galore With more than 60 sessions led by experts in ASC management, human resources, federal regulatory policy and clinical care, you will leave Bos- ton with the information and tools you need to improve your personal perfor- mance and ensure your ASC’s short- and long-term success.
Getting ready for a Medicare or accreditation survey? Attend the ses- sion that Jan Allison, senior director regulatory, clinical services for Nash- ville-based ASC management com- pany Amsurg, will lead. “A large portion of regulatory defi-
ciencies involve a lack of staff following the facility policies and procedures as they are written,” Allison says. “You will learn about the policies accreditation and regulatory bodies commonly reference during surveys and the challenges found
facing. You will also find support and comfort in knowing you are not alone in the industry.”
with how policies are upheld. You will also learn how to make education more meaningful to improve staff adherence to policies and procedures.” Other breakout session topics include
cybersecurity, benchmarking, joint ven- tures, bundled payments, emergency preparedness, managed care contracting and what you need to know to bring new procedures, like cardiac proce- dures and total joints, into your ASC. You also will find sessions on how to survive the loss of a key physician, managing risk, writing a plan of cor- rection, patient selection criteria and best practices in drug disposal, devel- oping a regional block program and managing a disruptive physician. At ASCA 2018’s pre-meeting
workshops, you can learn what your ASC needs to do now to comply with the new Life Safety Code require- ments or take a look at the changes in accreditation requirements that were enacted most recently. You can also attend the Certified Administra- tor Surgery Center (CASC) review course. Visit
www.ascassociation.org/ asca2018/schedule to learn more.
Networking Even with so many educational ses- sion choices, attendees will still have ample opportunities to connect with their colleagues during the meals in the exhibit hall, evening receptions and regular breaks scattered through- out the schedule. “Administrators and business office managers come from all over
the
United States and beyond to the ASCA meeting, bringing stories of their suc- cesses and the challenges they face,” Young says. “By networking, you will often find ideas to help resolve the seemingly impossible situation you are
Solutions for Your ASC You won’t want to miss the opportunity ASCA 2018 provides for you to visit the largest ASC-specific exhibit hall of the year. Watch product demonstrations, compare your options and speak one- on-one with suppliers who are eager to tell you about their newest offerings designed to help you take your ASC’s performance to the next level. “Meeting vendors that provide education on their latest and greatest products and services can spark ideas for creative solutions to problem- atic issues that can be implemented in the ASC following the completion of the conference,” Allison says. For an interactive map of the exhibit hall and a list of exhibitors, go to
www.asc
association.org/asca2018/exhibit.
The Venue
Located in the heart of the Boston’s his- toric Back Bay neighborhood, Hynes Convention Center and the meeting’s host hotels are easily accessible from Logan Airport and many public transit routes. If you come into Boston early or stay late, there is lots to do. Visit any number of Boston’s renowned museums and the New England Aquarium. Get tickets for the Boston Red Sox at historic Fenway Park. Shop on Newbury Street. Don’t forget to explore the 2.5-mile Free- dom Trail that connects 16 relics of the American Revolution, including Paul Revere’s house, the Old North Church and the USS Constitution.
The Bottom Line
“Sometimes our passion for what we do can fades amongst all the chal- lenges, changes and stress of day-to- day responsibilities,”
Allison says.
“Attending the conference can serve to reignite our passion as we make pro- fessional connections and collaborate on common issues.”
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