ASC drill success hinges on preparation, adaptability, clear roles
Editor's Note Running effective emergency drills in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) requires strategic resource use, role clarity, and consistent adaptation, Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society July 8 reports. Drawing on insights from Laura Schneider, senior clinical director at AMSURG, the piece outlines practical steps to ensure ASCs can respond effectively…
Two ASC employees charged after interfering with ICE arrest in viral incident
Editor's Note Two workers at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) are facing federal charges after allegedly interfering with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest, The Independent July 27 reports. The federal agents reportedly arrested one of the workers and are pursuing the other after both were accused of assaulting…
CNOs urged to ready nurses for ICE encounters under new hospital enforcement rules
Editor's Note Hospitals are no longer protected from immigration enforcement, placing a new burden on chief nursing officers (CNOs) to ensure their teams are prepared, HealthLeaders June 2 reports. As of January 20, the Trump Administration revoked prior federal guidance that designated hospitals as “sensitive locations,” allowing Immigration and Customs…
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