On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we interview speakers and leadership during the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Annual Conference at The Palace at Somerset on April 19, 2023.

Listen to Episode 184

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Resources from this Episode:

• NJAASC Website
  • https://njaasc.org/
• Become a Member of the New Jersey Association of ASCs
  • https://njaasc.org/member-benefits/
• Therese Gopaul-Robinson (Get a free Workbook):
  • https://www.theresegr.com/
• JDJ Consulting (John Karwoski):
  • https://www.jdjconsulting.net/
• Ambulatory Surgery Center Quality Services (Deb Comerford):
  • http://ascqs.com/

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 Regions
  • CMS 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

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