Episode 183 - Latest News, Announce Upcoming Multi-State Conference and in our Focus Segment, Discuss the Responsibilities of the Governing Body - April 2, 2023

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the Latest News, Announce the Upcoming 2023 Multi-State 2 Day Virtual Conference and in our focus segment review the responsibilities of the governing body and how to assure compliance with the regulatory requirements related to governance in the ASC.    This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Resources from this Episode: Announcing the 2023 Multi-State Virtual Conference on June 12-13, 2023 Sponsored by the ASC Podcast and several state ASC Associations.  Visit https://ascpodcast.com/2023_multistate/ for more information. Situational Awareness in ORshttps://www.ormanager.com/improving-situational-awareness-in-ascs/ Changes that have come about since the conviction of RaDonda Vaught:https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-safety-outcomes/whats-changed-1-year-after-radonda-vaughts-conviction.html Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website ASC Podcast with John Goehle Patron Program Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member 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.   Become a member today! The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions https://asc-central.com/landing/plans/279136 Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John’s most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers