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Red Flag Rule
The Federal Trade Commission is now requiring all surgery centers that meet the description of a "creditor" to follow certain procedures in the facility. Read more
Protected Health Information
In accordance with the Federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) surgery centers must use proper encryption and destruction security for Protected Health Information (PHI). Read more
CMS Surveyor Guidelines
CMS issued surveyor guidelines that details how a Medicare survey will work and what surveyors will be looking for. Read more
Infection Control Survey
CMS issued an infection control instrument for surveyors that will be used to judge compliance with new requirements in the Conditions for Coverage. View the Survey Instrument
ASC Association slides on new CMS infection control requirements
DHHS Declares Public Health Emergency
Tests Waived by FDA from January 2000 to Present
Sample Infection Control Nurse/Officer Job Description and Competency Evaluation
HHS Announces Infection Control Surveys for ASCs
ASC Association offers Webinars on new CMS regulations
Fall Conference & Trade Show
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