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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.

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thomas.hickey@amerinet-gpo.com

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2060 Craigshire Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
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877-711-5700 extension 8675
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Bobbie and Tom were both with us at the IFASC
2010 Spring Conference and Trade Show.

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 2009 are 82% tax deductible.

AIA Guidelines from 2001

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:

Serious adverse event rule recommendation by Hospital Council

DIRECTIVE TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL ERROR REPORTING AND QUALITY SYSTEM

Proposed Rule for Recommendation by the ISDH Hospital Council

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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