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Prevent cross contamination with single sterile IV start kits
In ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals across America, it’s common practice for IV supplies to be housed in a single bin. However, this practice can contribute to cross contamination among patients. -
3 things for ASCs to consider when buying new equipment
Buying new equipment for an ASC is a big decision. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses shared these purchasing tips: -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Partner with larger facilities
Effective supply chain management is a key component of an ASC's clinical, operational and financial success, according to Mandie Shipp, BSN, RN, senior consultant of the clinical operations ambulatory care segment at Cardinal Health. -
The top ASC technology advancements to expect: 5 Qs with HST Pathways CEO Tom Hui
Tom Hui, founder of ASC software company HST Pathways, provides EHR and data management help for more than 700 surgery centers across the U.S. Here, he shares his thoughts on ASC tech trends, IT security and more. -
Surgery center reduces opioid prescribing for 3 common procedures — 5 notes
A nurse in an outpatient women's surgery center developed guidelines for postoperative opioid use as part of her doctor of nursing practice clinical scholarship project, according to the University of Missouri-St. Louis. -
5 ASC supply chain tips to know
Here are five supply chain tips experts shared with Becker's ASC Review that were featured this month: -
3 companies, hospitals hiring ASC supply chain leaders
Supply chain leaders play an essential role in day-to-day surgery center operations. Here are three hospitals, health systems and companies hiring supply chain leaders: -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Coordinate with clinicians, sales reps
In light of supply chain shortages, ASCs should plan for the worst by communicating with supply sales representatives, according to Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations. -
Ideas for success with ASC supply and cost challenges: Q&A with Helene Levenson of Cardinal Health
Helene Levenson, senior consultant at Cardinal Health, discusses how the ASC industry is adapting to changes in healthcare and what to expect in the future. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Routinely monitor metrics
Keeping an eye on performance metrics can help ASCs increase supply chain efficiency, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Know risk areas in inventory management
The shift to value-based care poses both risks and new opportunities for ASCs in the area of inventory management, according to Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems' Ruben Taborda, senior director of supply chain customer solutions. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Pay attention to what hospitals do
Hospital-based supply chain strategies often work for ASCs too, said Molly Ehrlich, a senior consulting director with healthcare performance improvement company Vizient. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Focus on case costing
Ann Castro, BroadJump's vice president of non-acute sales, weighed in on the top supply chain opportunities and challenges for ASCs. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: 'Consider the 5 whys'
Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations, shared a story on Vizient's blog about an operating room that kept running out of supplies. -
3 ways to manage ASC inventory more effectively
ASC management software developer Simplify ASC shared tips for effective ASC inventory management. -
The top supply chain challenges ASCs are facing today — 5 Qs with an expert
Michael Einhorn, president of Dealmed, an independent medical supplier, shared his insights on the top ASC supply chain challenges and trends to know. -
ASC supply chain tip: Lean on your distributor
Chris Childers, Cardinal Health's national sales director of strategic accounts, weighed in on best supply chain practices for ASCs. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Use latest technology
Taking advantage of technology may help lower supply chain costs for ASCs, said Molly Ehrlich, consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations for healthcare improvement company Vizient. -
ASC software provider named to Inc. 5000
HSTpathways ASC Software made the 2019 Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. -
Ambulatory cardiac monitor developer selected for incubator — 3 insights
HealthTech Arkansas selected Bardy Diagnostics for its 2019 accelerator program.
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