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A Planning Playbook for Opening a New Orthopedic ASC
The ASC market continues its rapid growth. In 2023, roughly 116 new ASCs opened in the U.S., many of which were orthopedic-specific in nature....
Throughout my career as a perioperative director and surgery center administrator, I've developed information packets that inform my teams about what accreditation surveyors might look for and ask about. I eventually thought it’d be
useful for them to have the information at their fingertips in a guide they could fit in the pockets of their scrubs, and decided to publish The Survey Survival Guide. It’s divided into color-coded sections based on key
topics covered during surveys, such as infection prevention, patient safety, universal protocols and medication management. It even has a section that touches on tips for communicating effectively with surveyors. I wrote the guide to apply
to both hospital and surgery center settings, and left room for staff to make notes about information that applies to their specific facilities. I’ve received great feedback from staff and leadership who have used the guide, which
is available for purchase. If your staff uses it, I hope they find it helpful and handy!
Kathy Beydler, RN, MBA, CNOR, CASC
Whitman Partners
Memphis, Tenn.
[email protected]
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