ASCA NEWS
Last Chance to Sign Up for ASCA 2018 Registration is still open for ASCA 2018, April 11–14, in Boston, Mas- sachusetts. ASCA’s annual meeting this year offers invaluable network- ing opportunities, more than 60 edu- cational sessions with top experts in ASC management, special infection prevention training, continuing educa- tion credit and a one-of-a-kind oppor- tunity to meet with more than 200 ASC product and service providers all in one room. ASCA’s annual meeting this year
also offers 17 sessions featuring advanced content in key ASC opera- tional areas including strategic plan- ning, cyber security, regulatory com- pliance, managing a cross-generational team and financial benchmarking (see story on page 12). These advanced sessions—indicated in the schedule with a red “A”—are designed for ASC employees who have the basics in
Q1 2018 Benchmarking Data Collection Now Open
The data collection period for the first quarter (Q1) of ASCA’s 2018 Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey is open from April 1–30. Subscribers should make sure to submit their data before the deadline to get a complete picture of the trends for the year. The survey provides vital data that allows you to improve clinical outcomes, staff indicators and billing performance at your ASC.
their respective fields covered and are looking to take their skills to the next level. Check out the full schedule, then register for ASCA 2018 at
www.asc
association.org/asca2018.
Not yet subscribed to the 2018 Clinical & Operational Benchmark- ing Survey? Sign up today at
www.asc
association.org/ascabenchmarking and keep your ASC on track for suc- cess in 2018 and beyond. ASCA mem- bers save $170.
BASC to Offer CAIP Certification The Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC) will offer the Certified Ambulatory Infection Pre- ventionist (CAIP) certification start- ing this fall. The first exam for the new certification program will be offered October 1–31, 2018, in test- ing centers around the country. Elec- tronic applications for the Octo- ber testing period will be accepted August 1–31, 2018. For more information, download the handbook at
www.aboutcaip.org.
Member Focus
Member Focus invites ASCA members to express their views on key ASC issues. Share your perspective with your colleagues and get to know your peers in the ASC community.
Complete a brief questionnaire at https://ascassociation.
formstack.com/forms/focus_ on_members and you could be selected for a future profile.
Go to
www.ascfocus.org/ memberspotlight to learn more.
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