Episode 208 - Latest News, discuss Electronic Medical Record Adoption and in focus segment we discuss EMR Implementation with Katie Pierson - December 6, 2023

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-nurse-assist-because-they-may USA Today Article on Covid https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/11/29/covid-variant-ba-2-86-triples/71730552007/ Outpatient Surgery Magazine - EHR adoption https://go.aorn.org/NTQ1LUtDUC0xNjMAAAGP2lc0PEEgBiabc_uXM64Jcx99vM3wvgVXShs3xWY4-SOpwzpOZVsUIE46IjtTO8fSDccOXIM=   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 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-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! 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 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