July 1, 2009

Staying on top of code requirements

By: Paula DeJohn
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It is not enough to prevent infection and always to identify the right surgery site. It is not enough to have smooth hand-off procedures and to question patients thoroughly about their allergies and ailments. To keep patients (and employees and visitors) safe, the very architecture of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) must conform to detailed standards. Both state and federal standards apply to surgery centers, and they extend far beyond such common-sense rules such as not overloading electrical circuits.

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