Asc Podcast With John Goehle

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, provide an update and advice on the upcoming requirement for participation in OAS-CAHPS - the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS Survey and in our focus segment, we discuss how to use data to enhance your supply chain operation with Katie St. Onge with triValence.     This episode is sponsored by triValence.     Notes and Resources from this Episode: Becker's Article on the Number of ASCs in US:https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/the-number-of-ascs-in-all-50-states.html?origin=SpineE&utm_source=SpineE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E Advisory Board Daily Briefing ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) list of the top 10 patient safety concerns affecting the healthcare industry. https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2024/03/14/ecri-report OAS CAHPShttps://www.ascfocus.org/ascfocus/content/articles-content/articles/2024/digital-debut/start-on-oas-cahp

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Review recent ASCA advocacy activities, discuss recent false claims activities by the Department of Justice and in our focus segment discuss pharmacy issues with our newest sponsor Alex Yampolsky from MedServe and a panel of administrators.    This episode is sponsored by Medserve.     Notes and Resources from this Episode: Information about ASCA: ASCA 2024https://www.ascassociation.org/annualconference/home Advocacy Day: https://info.ascassociation.org/acton/ct/15200/s-10ac-2403/Bct/q-1338/l-1333:137b/ct2_0/1/lu?sid=TV2%3A60JqrqIWO Harris Beach Legal Alert  https://www.harrisbeach.com/insights/false-claims-act-enforcement-highlights-need-for-robust-compliance-programs/?utm_source=Constant+Contact&utm_medium=Email+&utm_campaign=Legal+Alert+ Our Sponsor - MedServe: Web Site:https://medserverx.com/ INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Discuss AAAHC’s upcoming web interface transition, Review new CDC guidance on respiratory illnesses, Discuss how to avoid practitioners that don’t meet your quality expectations and in our focus segment discuss  the National Practitioner Data Bank with a lawyer from Dinsmore.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: CDC Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/updated-respiratory-virus-guidance.html Beckers Article: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal-regulatory-issues/oregon-hospital-nurses-drug-diversion-led-to-patient-death-lawsuit-alleges.html?origin=WomensE&utm_source=WomensE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E AAAHC Engage 1095: https://www.aaahc.org/news/february-2024-triangle-times-today/   INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEH

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News,  Including an update to the fraudulent Florida nursing diploma situation, discuss texting in the ASC, review some recent survey experiences and in our focus segment, discuss informed consents.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Nails and hand hygiene https://nurse.org/news/nurses-long-nails-nicu-deaths/ Florida Nursing Schools https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/nurses-sue-new-york-get-licenses-back-fraud-scheme-18658517.php Medfusion Recall: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/smiths-medical-asd-inc-recalls-medfusion-model-4000-syringe-pump-due-issues-associated-earlier?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational pro

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, discuss updates to the ISMP Confused Drug Names and High Alert Drug Lists, Review the 2024 Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals and in our Focus Segment we have a panel discussion of current ASC Issues with the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies at their January Semi-Annual Retreat.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: ISMP Update:https://www.ismp.org/resources/high-alert-medication-list-acute-care-settings-updated-2024 TJC 2024 Ambulatory Patient Safety Goals:https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/ambulatory-health-care-national-patient-safety-goals/   INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.co

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, discuss how to prepare for your annual board meetings, review annual mandatory education requirements, provide a reminder about periodic hospital reporting and in our focus segment - we discuss some common citations for AAAHC and ACHC.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: OR Manager Article on Colonoscopy Fee Differences, HOPD vs ASC: https://www.ormanager.com/briefs/colonoscopy-fees-higher-for-hospitals-than-ascs-study-finds/ Article in Becker's ASC: Stark law: Where it stands and where it's headed https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/stark-law-where-it-stands-and-where-its-headed.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B4088734C3Z Recall of IV Bags: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alert

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, including the release by AAAHC of the V43 Standards, problems with the Medicare Administrator Contracts and 2024 Payment Rates, contagious disease outbreaks and in our focus segment we discuss the 2024 HOPD/ASC Final Payment rule, the 2024 Medicare Quality Reporting System and discuss payment and coding updates with Cristina Bentin from Coding Compliance Management.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: AAAHC - V43 was releasedhttps://www.aaahc.org/news/v43-handbook-updates/ Suffolk County health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak:https://abcnews.go.com/Health/health-officials-suffolk-county-new-york-report-whooping/story?id=106060623, https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Health-News/ArtMID/3434/ArticleID/11317/Suffolk-Health-Officials-Alert-Public-of-Rise-in-Pertussis-Case Pharm

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, the impact on ASCs of the ongoing Drug Shortages, recent state actions impacting ASCs including price transparency initiatives and in our focus segment, we discuss profitability challenges related to on-going salary, and other cost pressures and Interview triValence’s Alex Pirrotta regarding supply chain costs.    This episode is sponsored by triValence.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: ECRA and ISMP Report: https://assets.ecri.org/PDF/10.2023_Press_Release_Medication_Shortages_supporting_summary.pdf For more on managing drug shortages, visit ISMP website: www.ismp.org/node/775 For more on managing supply and device shortages, visit ECRI website: www.ecri.org/supply-chain-disruption-in-healthcare The ASC Association (ASCA) Please become a member and support the Association that supports the ASC Industry: https://www.ascassociation.org/asca/membership/join-renew Ozempic and other GLP-1 Drugs (Article from Beckers Spine

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, talk about upcoming conferences, discuss Electronic Medical Record Implementation and interview Katie Pierson about how to survive software transitions.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: US News and World Report: Coming: Surgery Center Ratings, and Modified Timing of Hospital Rankings: https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/second-opinion/articles/2023-11-27/surgery-center-ratings-modified-timing-hospital-rankings FDA – Plastic Syringe made in China Safety Alert https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/evaluating-plastic-syringes-made-china-potential-device-failures-fda-safety-communication?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery FDA Recall of Saline and Sterile Water Products Manufactured by Nurse Assist, LLC.  https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-certain-brands-saline-and-sterile-water-medical-products

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news, review some of our recent virtual conferences and announce upcoming conferences. In our focus segment we discuss the anesthesia crisis in Ambulatory Surgery Centers with a lawyer who talked to us about legal and contract issues and we also interviewed two nurses who provided some practical suggestions to deal with the current situation.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: AORN Cyber week sale November 20-27th. They have 40% off membership and discounts on their books Visit http://aorn.org Workplace Bullying (article in Becker’s Clinical Leadership Newsletter)https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/why-nurse-bullying-is-still-on-the-rise.html?origin=QualityE&utm_source=QualityE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=1505B8452478G3V Chronic drug shortages stress hospitals and pat

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2023 Annual Education Conference & Trade Show at the Tulalip Resort and Spa in Tulalip Washington.  We discuss some of the sessions and meet with representatives from the association to discuss their activities.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association: https://wasca.net/ Become a Members of WASCA: https://wasca.net/join/benefits-of-membership/   DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING CREDENTIALING, PRIVILEGING AND PEER REVIEW VIRTUAL CONFERENCE! INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program:Patron Members of the ASC Po

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news including the Final 2024 CMS Payment Rule for ASCs and focus on the regulations related to Pharmaceutical Services and we interview pharmacist John Karwoski regarding diversion.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Joint Commission Report - Preserving patient safety after a cyberattack https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/tjc/newsletters/sea-67-Cybersecurity-7-26-23-final.pdf Joint Commission Report - Wrong Site Surgery: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-safety-outcomes/joint-commission-study-explores-wrong-site-surgery-risk-factors-trends.html 2024 CMS HOPD/ASC Final Paymenbt Rule: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/prospective-payment-systems/ambulatory-surgical-center-asc/asc-regulations-and/cms-1786-fc John Karwowski, (JDJ Consulting): https://www.jdjconsulting.net/   INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we visit the final quarterly meeting for 2023 for the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Kenilworth New Jersey, meet with association leadership to discuss their activities and the benefits of membership and interviewed two of the speakers about the anesthesia crisis and how their center has adapted.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center Website https://njaasc.org/ Become a Member of the New Jersey Association: https://njaasc.org/Join-us   Visit the New ASC Central Website!   INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podca

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we provide the latest news and information in the ASC Industry, review recent survey experiences, discuss Accreditation Trends and discuss the latest news from Quad A with it’s CEO Tom Terranova.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: ASC Quality – Tips and Toolkits Resource: https://www.ascquality.org/advancingascquality Reporting Theft/Loss of Controlled Substances: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr_reports/theft/ A Nose for Reducing SSIs (Article on Outpatient Surgery - October) https://www.aorn.org/outpatient-surgery/the-magazine/article/a-nose-for-reducing-ssis Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine: https://osmapp.aorn.org/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Faccount%2Fsubscription OR Excellence: https://www.aorn.org/or-excellence Quad A - Website: https://www.quada.org/ Visit the New ASC Central Website! ASC Central,

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,  we visit the New York State Association of ASCs  2023 Annual Conference held October 4 -6, 2023 in Albany New York and interview various speakers and the leadership of the association.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Information on the New York State Association of ASCs: Website:  http://nysaasc.org Become a member of the Association: https://www.nysaasc.org/benefits-of-membership INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program:Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-C

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news, review the rising crisis in Anesthesia in ASCs and the supervision of CRNAs, discuss the concerns about the role of Private Equity in the Anesthesia Crisis, Celebrate Sterile Processing Week and in our focus segment, for Cybersecurity Awareness Month discuss Cybersecurity with Paul Alcock from Surgical Information Systems.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Abbott Medical Recall of Proclaim Spinal Cord Stimulators https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/abbott-medical-recalls-proclaim-and-infinity-ipgs-inability-exit-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri-mode Texas ASC Operator to Settle False Claims Allegation Beckers ASC review on September 14th 2023 https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/asc-operator-to-pay-8-9m-to-settle-false-claims-allegations.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=5567B

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we discuss the latest news and recent survey experiences including a discussion on dealing with a rude surveyor, and we celebrate our 200th Episode with the staff of the Podcast and the Staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies and discuss current issues in ASCs.   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Costs for Common Health Care Procedures Significantly Higher When Performed in Hospital Outpatient Departments https://www.bcbs.com/press-releases/costs-for-common-health-care-procedures-significantly-higher-when-performed-in-hospital-outpatient-departments Is office-based surgery a harbinger of things to come for ophthalmology? https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/is-office-based-surgery-a-harbinger-of-things-to-come-for-ophthalmology- Article in Outpatient Surgery Magazine: The Essentials of Instrument Tray Management By: Casey Czarnowski, BA

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we visit the Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Annual meeting in Columbus Ohio, interview some of the speakers and exhibitors and speak with the association leadership about the conference and the value of the state association.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Join the Ohio Association of of Ambulatory Surgery Centers: http://www.oaasc.net/aws/OAASC/pt/sp/join Contacts for Speakers: Heidi Moss (Executive Director of OAASC) - sam@oaasc.net Daren Smith (SIS) - DSmith@sisfirst.com Eric Plinke (Dinsmore & Shohl LLP) - eric.plinke@dinsmore.com Kara Newbury (ASCA) - knewbury@ascassociation.org Laurie Boisclair (Transworld Systems) - laurie.boisclair@transworldsystems.com Sarah Paul (Board Chair for OAASC) Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review requirements for patients to go home with a responsible Adult, discuss HIPAA Issues related to AI Assistants like Siri and Alexa, Review recent discussions related to Site Neutral Payments and in our Focus Segment, discuss Payment Cycle Controls and Fraud and Abuse with Alex Pirotta of triValence. This episode is sponsored by triValence.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Impact of Possible government shutdown: https://www.crfb.org/papers/government-shutdowns-qa-everything-you-should-know#whatservicesaffected AI (Alexa and Siri) and HIPAA: https://news.northeastern.edu/2020/07/14/are-alexa-siri-and-cortana-recording-your-private-conversations/ Pain Awareness Month: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/press-releases/2023/three-tips-for-managing-pain-after-surgery/ AHA Response to Site Neutral Payments: https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-08-02-aha

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry,  Review takeaways from the Illinois State Association Meeting and in our focus segment, review the requirements for Credentialing and Privileging providers.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: DHHS is investing more than 100 million dollars to address the nursing shortage. https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/10/biden-harris-administration-announces-100-million-grow-nursing-workforce.html  ASA guidelines on GLP 1 receptor agonists https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2023/06/american-society-of-anesthesiologists-consensus-based-guidance-on-preoperative Credentialing: Watch our On-Demand Credentialing training program available for rent at: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/credentialing Access the AMA database at  https://profiles.ama-assn.org/amaprofiles/  They provide primary so