Are you familiar with the SAFER Guides?

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | May 12, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, Compliance, HST eChart, Patient Safety

3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ When it comes to a facility disaster plan, we are all aware of the requirements, policies, and procedures needed. However, one plan that is less well-known and often gets...

Patient Safety Awareness Week: Reducing Errors and Improving Safety

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Mar 14, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, Patient Safety

3 minute readMaura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/   Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 13-19) is recognized annually by the  Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to spotlight safety concerns. This week is an...

Using Preference Cards to Lower Supply Costs

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Feb 21, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, EMR/EHR, HST eChart, Supply Chain Management

2 minute readMaura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/   When I started my OR career, physician preferences were hoarded and secured as if gold or diamonds. Each nurse had to glean what each provider preferred in supplies...

QUIZ: Acronyms Every ASC Admin Should Know

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Feb 5, 2022 | Just For Fun

< 1 minute readMaura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/   The healthcare and ASC industries are filled with acronyms. How many can you get right?...

The ASC Industry’s Role in Reducing the Disparity of Care

by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Jan 26, 2022 | Clinical Strategy, Health & Wellness

3 minute readMaura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/   What We Know The disparity of care is a big topic in health care today, so it’s time to address how the Ambulatory Surgery Center industry can assist in...