Learning Objectives

Leadership Development

Heather Lambert, MLIS, MA

1. Identify your leadership style and explore the pros and cons for your team.
2. Discuss the latest data on nursing workforce trends and why it’s happening.
3. Examine the top 6 leadership skills needed for today’s workforce.
4. Apply leadership skill data to problem solve common ASC issues using case studies and examples from participant centers.

Regulatory and Quality Measure Reporting Update for ASCs

Gina Throneberry, MBA,BSN,RN,CASC,CNOR

1. Define the quality reporting that is required by CMS for ambulatory surgery centers.
2. Identify the different look-up tools available for participants to utilize.
3. Discuss possible future program measures and topics for consideration.

IDOH Update

Randy Snyder, PT, MBA

1. Discuss the importance of regulatory compliance as it impact s quality of care for patients receiving care in an ASC.
2. Discuss the top state, regional and national data on ASC citations deemed deficient.

ASC Succession Planning: Prepare Today for Surprises of Tomorrow

Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR, CASC

1. Discuss the importance of succession planning.
2. Identify the key components of a succession plan framework.
3. Discuss the knowledge required to execute an effective succession plan.

Strategies to Solve the Staffing Crisis

Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR, CASC

1. Describe the current staffing shortages by type of employee.
2. Discuss the impact of the shortages on facilities.
3. Identify suggestions for recruitment and retention of qualified employees.

Emergency Preparedness Exercise

Troy C. Jester, BS, ASP, CHSP, CHFSP

1. Demonstrate the ASC ability to respond to an emergency within the center that will affect patient care.
2. Summarize the ability to test plans and procedures to respond to an all hazards emergency affecting patient care.
3. Exercise the ability to create incident command objectives.