In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we cover the latest updates from the ASC industry, including an update on the Corporate Transparency Act, a survey about Gen Z workers, a review of the requirements of RN Administered Conscious Sedation and in our focus segment, we discuss smoke evacuation with Penny Smalley.  

Listen to Episode 239

This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

• Non-Opioid Pain Medication FDA Approved:
  • https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-non-opioid-treatment-moderate-severe-acute-pain
• Update on Corporate Transparency Act:
  • https://fincen.gov/boi-faqs
  • https://fincen.gov/boi/small-entity-compliance-guide
• Intelligent.com Articles about Gen Z Workers
  • https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-5-managers-have-considered-quitting-due-to-stress-of-overseeing-gen-z-employees/
  • https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-6-companies-are-hesitant-to-hire-recent-college-graduates/
• ASC Quality.org
  • http://ascquality.org

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• 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
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