Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership & Infection Control Stories
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Infection report shows improved rates for ASCs in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health Services released a report detailing the number of healthcare associated infections at ASCs and hospitals recorded in the state in 2018. -
88 ASCs awarded for excellence in patient satisfaction — 3 details
Eighty-eight ASCs were named recipients of the SPH Analytics National Apex Quality Award, a distinction recognizing providers who demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction. -
4 ASCs hit with data breaches this year
Becker's ASC Review reported on four ASCs and ASC operators affected by data breaches so far this year. -
3 sterile processing tips for ASCs
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses offered tips for sterile processing of medical instruments and devices in ASCs. -
How ASCs can prepare for emergencies: 3 Q's with an expert
Coire Stiene, chief technician for healthcare real estate firm Flagship Healthcare Properties, shared tips for ASCs developing an emergency preparedness plan. -
The impact of healthcare data breaches in August
More than one healthcare data breach was reported every day in August, according to the HIPAA Journal. -
CMS to increase ASC oversight after report notes common quality issue — 3 takeaways
HHS' Office of Inspector General found at least one infection control deficiency at 55 percent of ASCs, making it the most frequently cited problem between 2013 and 2017, according to a new report. -
4 tips to improve ASC physician documentation
Physician documentation accuracy can be the deciding factor in whether an ASC is paid promptly and correctly. -
3 California ASCs recognized for surgery excellence
The California Ambulatory Surgery Association recognized three ASCs for excellence in ambulatory surgery. -
California Ambulatory Surgery Association debuts opioid use toolkit
The California Ambulatory Surgery Association released an opioid toolkit for post-surgical patients Sept. 16. -
Healthcare leaders are prioritizing patient outcomes — not costs — in 2019
Improving patient outcomes is the top priority for U.S. healthcare leaders in 2019, rather than reducing costs, according to a survey by Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies. -
3 expert insights on physician burnout
Three experts shared their insights on how to reduce physician burnout with Becker's ASC Review: -
Hospital-owned physician practices charge more but don't offer more, study finds
Care patients receive in physician practices owned by hospitals is more expensive but not higher quality, according to a study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine cited by Medscape. -
3 ASC nursing tips to know
Here are three key nursing tips to know: -
Key findings from the Q2 2019 ASC Quality Collaboration report
The all-cause hospital transfer/admission rate dropped between the first and second quarter of this year, the ASC Quality Collaboration's latest ASC quality report reveals. -
3 expert voices on ASC quality
Three experts shared their tips on quality improvement for ASCs with Becker's ASC Review: -
Texas surgery center earns 9th quality award
Physicians Ambulatory Surgery Center-New Braunfels (Texas) earned its ninth consecutive APEX Quality Award. -
3 quality improvement considerations for ASCs
Daren Smith, director of ASC Solutions at Surgical Information Systems, shared his thoughts on how ASCs can improve quality. -
3 infection-control tips for ASCs
Effective handwashing and infection control practices are top of mind for ASC leaders. Here are three that experts shared with Becker's ASC Review: -
The ASC's changing role in value-based care: 6 questions with Dr. Gerald Maccioli
Gerald A. Maccioli, MD, chief quality officer of Envision Healthcare and medical director of Envision's Healthcare Center for Quality and Patient Safety, has nearly three decades of experience in clinical and business leadership. Here, he shares his thoughts on the role of ASCs in value-based care, technological advancements on the horizon and more.
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