Episode 221 - Latest News, Recent Survey Experiences, Non-Competes, Transparency in Credentials and Focus on Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Programs Compliance - May 16, 2024

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry including an update on the Non-Compete regulations, and discuss patient transparency regarding the credentials of healthcare providers,  Discuss recent experiences of our podcast listeners and in our focus segment - discuss Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program compliance.     This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: KFF Health News - WHO Respiratory Illnesshttps://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/airborne-disease-transmission-who-cdc-new-evidence/ https://partnersplatform.who.int/tools/aria/ OR Manager - 4/17 - Colonoscopy and Propofolhttps://www.ormanager.com/briefs/propofol-anesthesia-for-colonoscopy-could-help-find-polyps-prevent-cancer/?oly_enc_id=3914G8504789C8H Beckers ASC - Non-Competes:https://www.beckersspine.com/featured-insights/59604-banning-noncompete-language-is-overstepping-what-experts-told-beckers-in-april.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E AMN Healthcare Survey of Registered Nurses:https://www.amnhealthcare.com/amn-insights/nursing/surveys/2023/ Gallup Honesty and Ethics Surveyhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/608903/ethics-ratings-nearly-professions-down.aspx NPDBHelp Desk:  [email protected]   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