In the ever-evolving landscape of outpatient surgery, sports medicine stands out as a dynamic and promising field....

Fans of the only-a-quarterback-away New York Jets were rightly full of hope when future Hall of Fame signal-caller Aaron Rodgers took the field at MetLife Stadium...

When I was an undergraduate at the University of Notre Dame, I had a roommate who was a philosophy and theology major, a very thoughtful guy who went on...

Welcome to A Day in the Life of an Administrator, our online column, where we sat down with Deidre Frizzell, BSN, RN, director of clinical services...

As an ASC administrator, I hold a special place in my heart for those team members—— who have been instrumental in running and elevating the success of our surgery...

This is the time for giving — giving thanks, giving praise and giving gifts. A scarf for Aunt Martha, a tie for Uncle Sam and the newest toy out there for the nephew or niece....

Stepping into the role of an ASC infection preventionist without any prior experience or training felt like setting sail in uncharted waters....

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to shower your dedicated staff with gifts to show your appreciation for their hard work....

Nurturing and maintaining a vibrant, positive culture remains essential for an ASC and can largely determine whether it flourishes or it fails....

Where has this year gone? As our lives get increasingly hectic with all the excitement and stress of the holidays, don’t forget to wrap up your quality plan....

Communication plays a vital and often underappreciated role in the healthcare equity equation....

Whenever I think about the holidays, I think about the Simpsons or, more accurately, I think about the Simpson Family Christmas Letter....

Feeding busy hard-working staff is a common tactic leaders use to show their appreciation and boost morale....

Wheeled storage shelves can supplement or even replace fixed shelving at HOPDs and ASCs, says Thomas W. Durick, MD, of The Ohio State University...

What to do if you want to start or enhance a foot and ankle service line but don’t have access to orthopedic surgeons who specialize in the field?...

All staff members at NANI Vascular in Fort Wayne, Ind., are required to wear hospital-laundered scrubs to maintain a professional and compliant environment....

Does your OR have a plethora of unused, wasted supplies? Instead of throwing your surgical drapes, ACE bandages, cotton padding and sterilization wrap...

Six questions should be enough for any member of your staff to OK important decisions and get critical initiatives rolling....

Most new ASCs are opening their doors with an electronic health record (EHR) system in place, and estimates suggest somewhere between 20% to 50% of existing freestanding...

A top-notch total joints program represents the pinnacle of innovative practices, where cutting-edge technology, strategic staffing and meticulous patient selection....