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Episode 249 - Latest News, Information, ASC Issues, CMS Survey Updates, Time Out Day, Peer Review, and Focus on Infection Control - June 22, 2025
ASC Podcast with John Goehle
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Episode 249 - Latest News, Information, ASC Issues, CMS Survey Updates, Time Out Day, Peer Review, and Focus on Infection Control - June 22, 2025
In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we explore the latest updates in the ASC industry, discuss recent challenges and survey experiences, review a new change in how CMS survey results are reported publicly, highlight National Time Out Day, and dive into best practices for peer review. Plus, in our focus segment, we do a deep dive into the requirements for a robust Infection Control Program.
This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.
Notes and Resources from this Episode:
Release of CMS-2567: Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-25-19-all.pdf
National Time Out Day
https://ortoday.com/rethinking-surgical-time-out/
Florida Men Accused of Operating without a License
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article304623151.html
ASC News “A blockbuster day for ASC deals Ascension acquire Amsurg”
https://ascnews.com/2025/06/ascension-to-acquire-amsurg-in-asc-blockbuster-deal/?spMailingID=159970&puid=4098726&E=4098726&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=159970
Infection Control Training from ASC Central:
Infection Control 101 – Training for Infection Control Coordinators in ASCs (September 2024 Recording)
Infection Control 201 – Advanced Training for Infection Control Coordinators (September 2024 Recording)
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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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