A Virtual Conference to Prepare for Re-Opening in the New World
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Re-Opening or Ramping-Up Elective Procedures in your Ambulatory Surgery Center is not going to be as easy as opening the doors or scheduling more patients. In our New World, things will be very different. Listen to this Interactive, full-day conference recorded on April 30, 2020 when we discussed the process for re-opening and restarting elective procedures for ASCs and issues related to performing surgery during and after COVID-19. From the leader in ASC Virtual Conferences! |
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AGENDA
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Session |
Speakers |
| 9:00 AM |
Introduction |
John J. Goehle |
| Session 1 |
Governing Body Responsibilities:
- Discuss the timing of reopening for organizations that are closed
- Discuss the ramp-up process for organizations that are providing limited services
- Discuss how to document Governing Body Decisions
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John J. Goehle
AHS Staff |
| Session 2 |
Administration:
- Review Current Regulatory Guidance
- Review the Timeline for Administrative Actions for re-opening/ramp-up
- Certification, Accreditation and Licensing Issues in current environment
- The Role of IT in Re-Opening
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John J. Goehle
Shannon Brainard
AHS Staff |
| Session 3 |
Human Resources, Staffing and Education Considerations:
- Discuss process for bringing staff back on.
- Re-training Considerations
- Human Resource Documentation Issues
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John Goehle
Judie D’Ambrosio
AHS Staff |
| Session 4 |
Considerations Related to Providing Clinical Care:
- Policy Considerations
- Social Distancing in your Center for Patients and Staff
- Issues Likely to Come up in a Survey
- Assuring Supplies and Equipment are present for approved procedures
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Laurie Roderiques
Jenna Alvarez |
| Session 5 |
Pharmacy Considerations:
- Review Pharmacy Considerations prior to Re-opening
- Discuss Possible Drug Shortage Issues
- Updating FDA Approved Medication List of Extended Expiration Dates
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Laurie Roderiques
Judie D’Ambrosio
AHS Staff |
| Session 6 |
Infection Control Considerations:
- Discuss Terminal Cleaning for Centers that are closed
- PPE Issues including availability considerations
- Policy-Related issues
- Preparing for Possible Surveys
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Jenna Alvarez
Laurie Roderiques |
| Session 7 |
Sterilization and High Level Disinfection:
- Discuss process for re-starting Sterilization and Disinfection Equipment if shutdown
- Review changes necessary to address COVID-19
- Preparing for Possible Surveys
- Provide Opportunity for Staff/Provider Training regarding Policy Changes and IC Techniques
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Jenna Alvarez
Laurie Roderiques |
| Session 8 |
Building Facilities and Life Safety Issues:
- On-Going Requirements for Testing, Monitoring and the Documentation
- Requirements before you can restart
- Revisions to Emergency Plan
- Drill Requirements
- Preparing for Possible Surveys
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Alex Bornemann
Jim Masters |
| 3:00 PM |
Closing Comments |
John J. Goehle |
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