3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCSettings CMS released their Proposed Payment Rule for 2023 last month. As you can imagine, the 886 page document is complex to say the least, and includes some good, bad, and unexpected updates for the ASC industry. Here...
5 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASChstpathways.com I am obsessed with Top Gun, and now, Top Gun: Maverick. Not necessarily about Tom Cruise (but, yes), but how he created a team from a group of egos, and they created a plan for a highly complex procedure with...
4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC 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 overlooked is the SAFER Guides. Until recently, the SAFER...
4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCSettings 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 excellent opportunity to review the history of...
