THE ASCA JOURNAL FEBRUARY 2021
10 BENCHMARK TO MEET ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS,
IMPROVE OPERATIONS Review Medicare’s interpretive guidelines, state licensure rules and your accreditation organization's standards
DEPARTMENTS
6 MESSAGE FROM THE CEO 7 TRENDS
The virus has enhanced the appeal of ASCs by highlighting their strengths and advantages
16 AWARDS Nap Gary’s legacy continues through ASCA Lifetime Award
18 REGULATORY REVIEW Research shows ASCs lower Medicare costs by billions
21 ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT ASC QC COVID-19 survey confirms continued safety in ASCs
23 MEMBER FOCUS Michelle George, RN, CASC, discusses the essential steps to designing and implementing a successful clinical benchmarking program
24 ASCA NEWS ASCA to offer virtual courses for administrators and infection preventionists
25 WEB CRAWL Last chance to renew your membership for 2021
13 ASCA 2021 TO DELIVER ENHANCED VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE Add this must-not-miss summer event to your calendar
14 ONE WORLD SURGERY NEEDS VOLUNTEER CONSULTS Physicians in the US who sign up would work with local physicians in Honduras and the Dominican Republic
26 BENCHMARKING PRO TIPS Focus on key metrics, take action based on your results
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