Our Mission
To assist Indiana surgical centers to excel as a distinct healthcare model for the delivery of safe and affordable surgical care.
Our Purpose
- To engage in activities to disseminate information concerning ambulatory surgical centers.
- To provide a strong and unified voice to speak to issues of concern to ambulatory surgical centers.
- To monitor and influence legislation affecting our members.
- To foster and encourage communication among our members.
- To provide educational opportunities for its members.
- To engage in any activities which may be considered advantageous to ambulatory surgical centers.
Sponsorship Opportunities Seized at Our Spring Conference & Trade Show (C/T)
GOLD (the [excellent] luncheon buffet)
SILVER (they got our day off to a good start with breakfast)
BRONZE (the refreshment break that kept us going)
Items Worthy of Retention
Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A Positive Trend in Healthcare
Medicare 2008 Payment Resource: New Rules
GAO Survey of ASCs — We need your help!
Avian Flu Updates From the State and Federal Governments
Employee Influenza Preparedness Message
ABC movie on Bird Flu
STATE AGENCIES JOIN FORCES TO PREPARE FOR
AVIAN INFLUENZA AND PANDEMIC INFLUENZA
The Top 10 Factors for a Successful EMR (Presented at the Spring Conference)
The Universal Precautions Rule amendments
Tax Information
The IFASC dues for 2008 are 55% tax deductible.
AIA Guidelines from 2001
ASC Legislation Resources
ASC Legislation Resources
ISDH
Healthcare Regulatory Services
Ambulatory Outpatient Surgical Centers (ASC)
Residential Care Facilities
Nurse Aide Registry
KWK Management
IFASC Lobbyists
ASC Facility information on State Website
The Indiana State Department of Health just added a consumer reports page to their website. This page includes reports of the last three state licensure survey results and other information on ambulatory surgery centers in Indiana. Click here to go to page
Accreditation Status on Information Sheet Sent to All ASCs
IFASC Executive Director Carol Blanar recently contacted Tom Reed, Public Health
Administrator, regarding the information sheet sent to ASCs for review. This sheet erroneously lists some accredited ASCs as not being accredited... read more
Serious Event Reporting Rule demarcating activity taking place in Indiana surgical centers
See documents below:
In January 2006, the Indiana State Dept. of Health will have an ASC Consumer Report Available on their website (www.statehealth.IN.gov) It will mirror the hospital Consumer Rept currently available. The serious events reported by the ASC will be listed on this report along with deficiencies noted at time of survey.
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