Management Knowledge

CMS Manual System: Revised Appendix L, “Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgical Centers” with Exhibit 351 Infection Control Surveyor Worksheet

Friday, January 8th, 2010

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Steris System 1 Processor: FDA Notice and Recommendations

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

FDA notified healthcare facility administrators and infection control healthcare professionals of important information regarding the regulatory status of the STERIS System 1 Processor (SS1) used in surgical and endoscopy suites for reprocessing, i.e., sterilizing or disinfecting, medical devices.

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ASC Focused Training

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

State Survey Agency Training ASC Survey Process.

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Medicare’s New Infection Control Requirements

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Medicare’s recently revised Conditions for Coverage — the requirements ASCs need to meet to be Medicare certified — become effective May 18, 2009. Are you and your ASC prepared?

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Safe Injection Practices

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

APIC Position Paper: Safe Injection, Infusion and Medication Vial Practices in Healthcare

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Exception for Same Day Scheduling of Surgery

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Exception for Same Day Scheduling of Surgery
Medicare has announced that it will allow an exception for the patient notices required in advance of the day of the procedure in certain cases.www.ascassociation.org