by Kayla Hasler | Apr 28, 2026 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
8 minute read Imagine performing surgery with the wrong tools. It’s beyond ideal. That’s what it can feel like when ASCs rely on EMRs designed primarily for physician practices or inpatient hospitals, where workflows and documentation priorities differ...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Dec 2, 2025 | Billing & Inventory, Clinical Strategy, Electronic Charting, EMR/EHR, Supply Chain Management
4 minute read When I started my OR career, surgical preference cards were hoarded and treated as if they were gold or diamonds. Each nurse had to glean what each provider preferred in supplies and setup, and heaven forbid they share that knowledge with coworkers....
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Dec 2, 2025 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
9 minute read Electronic health records (EHRs) are finally making themselves a must-have in the Ambulatory Surgery setting. However, convincing some physician owners of the value of this change is not always a walk in the park. We often encounter scenarios where...
by HST Editorial | Sep 30, 2024 | EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
3 minute read 3 Keys to a Successful EHR Implementation Congratulations! So, you have made the decision to switch to a paperless surgery center or upgrade your existing EHR. That is a big decision and one you won’t regret (provided you have done the upfront...
by Kayla Hasler | May 1, 2024 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
6 minute read Deciding if your ASC should upgrade to electronic medical records (EMR) or stick with paper is like choosing between keeping an old, reliable car or investing in a new one with the latest technology. Sure, the old car gets you from point A to point B....
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Nov 9, 2022 | Electronic Charting, EMR Success for ASCs, EMR/EHR
3 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASChstpathways.com As we plan for 2023, ASCs are doing themselves a disservice by continuing to chart on paper. Between the increased utilization of the ASC space for surgical care and the ever-growing need to communicate...
