by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Sep 29, 2026 | Clinical Strategy, Patient Safety
5 minute read 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 patient safety, common causes of safety...
by Grant Duncan | May 10, 2023 | Clinical Strategy, Pain Injections, Patient Safety
3 minute read Pain Injection Procedures for ASCs: Insights and Best Practices Pain injection procedures continue to be popular in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). Implementing such procedures in an ASC requires proper planning, preparation, and attention to detail....
by Richard Lang | Nov 18, 2022 | Compliance, Cybersecurity, Patient Safety
5 minute read Data from 2024–2026 confirms that healthcare organizations and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are primary targets for cyberattacks, which become increasingly automated and targeted toward operational disruption. Research shows that unpatched...
by Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASC | Nov 9, 2022 | Just For Fun, Patient Safety
6 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCSettings Hi there, it’s me, Flu. I know you haven’t seen much of me in the past two years, but I wanted to let you know… I’m back! Why have we had a few slow years? It is most likely due to a combination...
by Richard Lang | Oct 28, 2022 | Compliance, Cybersecurity, Patient Safety
4 minute read Richard LangSettings In previous posts, I have discussed using social engineering to persuade an unwary or untrained user to click a link, open an attachment, or provide information. What needs to be asked is, “how?” Suppose they are...
by Richard Lang | Sep 21, 2022 | Compliance, Cybersecurity, Patient Safety
3 minute read Richard LangSettings As discussed in previous posts, the most common entry point into networks is Phishing/Smishing/Vishing. The malicious actor is trying to access your network and data through your employees. However, knowing this tactic and...
