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6 ASC supply chain considerations before reopening centers
The federal government has unveiled a guide for returning elective procedures, and many states are beginning to loosen bans on elective surgeries. As they do, ASCs are preparing to open up again. -
3 common missteps in ASC software implementation + more key insights
Tom Hui, founder and CEO of ASC software company HST Pathways, spoke to Becker's ASC Review about introducing new software, common missteps in the process and trends that will accelerate ASC adoption of new technology. -
Illinois Department of Health continues plea for surgery centers to donate PPE
The Illinois Department of Health continues to encourage surgery centers, veterinarians and any facility with unused personal protective equipment to donate it to facilities on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, local news affiliate WAND 17 reports. -
In 'crisis response mode,' Medline puts financial concerns on backburner — 5 details
Medline is aiding COVID-19 relief efforts by sterilizing 100,000 masks and 50,000 gowns a day for reuse, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. -
Reliable Medical expands reach with acquisition: 3 details
Reliable Medical Supply, a Seven Hills Capital company, purchased A&A Medical Supply. -
Surgery center engineer, student & ER clinician team up to create 3D-printed face masks
A California Polytechnic State University student, a San Luis Obispo Surgery Center facility engineer and an emergency room clinician are using 3D printers to create N95 face masks, The Tribune reports. -
The Joint Commission supports personal face mask use
The Joint Commission issued a statement March 31 supporting the use of personal face masks or privately owned respirators if facilities cannot access personal protective equipment. -
Airbnb for ASCs — How a company is pairing surgeons with available surgery centers
HealCo matches clinicians with available ASCs and medical office spaces to help fill surgical capacity, MedCity News reports. -
How to overcome common facility challenges to optimize ASC logistics
There’s more to logistics than ordering and receiving supplies. It’s also important to consider how supplies flow from your distributor’s truck to their point of use. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Secure the right equipment for total joint surgeries
Skilled staff members are vital to implementing a total joint program, but ensuring you have the right equipment is also key. -
7 COVID-19 updates for supply chain leaders
Seven COVID-19-related updates for ASC supply chain leaders to know: -
Allegheny Health Network using surgery center to sterilize N95 masks
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network is using the AHN St. Vincent Surgery Center in Erie, Pa., to sterilize N95 masks, Erie News Now reports. -
Next Services develops Paycheck Protection Program loan calculator
Next Services has developed a calculator designed to help clinicians determine the amount of money they can take out through the Paycheck Protection Program, a federal program that offers small businesses forgivable loans to keep employees on payroll for at least eight weeks. -
Amazon stops selling critical supplies to the general public — 3 things to know
Amazon is no longer allowing the general public to buy certain medical supplies needed by those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Recode reports. -
Federal government seizes 900K+ hoarded medical supplies
The Department of Justice and HHS seized and distributed nearly a million medical supplies hoarded by price gougers, the departments announced April 2. -
Alabama surgery center to receive 25 homemade masks
An Alabama resident who has assembled and donated more than 150 masks to medical providers is sending some to a local surgery center, Eagle Eye TV reports. -
ASCs and technology adoption: 3 thoughts from Dr. Ray Raven
As CMS continues expanding the services permitted in outpatient settings, ASCs are seeking more efficient administrative solutions — and technology is the answer, according to Ray Raven, MD, an orthopedic specialist who penned an article on Physicians Practice. -
Henry Schein to distribute "several hundred thousand" new COVID-19 tests — 5 insights
Henry Schein Medical plans to make "several hundred thousand" COVID-19 tests available to physician offices, hospitals and other healthcare facilities by March 30, according to a March 26 announcement. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Monitor staff for costly mistakes
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Surgical Information Systems Chief Nursing Officer Ann Geier, RN, shared a tip for ASCs to improve inventory management practices on the company's blog. -
ASCs offer to share supplies, staff with hospitals treating COVID-19 patients
ASCs and other healthcare facilities are sharing supplies with hospitals treating COVID-19 patients, according to the Pantagraph.
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