As an ASC leader, your operational responsibilities are diverse. This program will focus on the areas where you can grow as a leader, improve your processes and efficiency, maintain compliance in an ever-changing and highly regulated environment, and better support your team.
This program is approved for up to 15.0 hours of AEUs and up to 1.0 hours of IPCHs by BASC Provider #6629. (4.0 AEUs for Friday's Session)
This program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number 17841 for 4.0 CE Contact Hours.
Conference Resumes

OAS CAHPS Solution Center
2nd Floor- Elissa Room
Meet OAS CAHPS Vendors to help you with compliance for 2025!
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7:30–8:00 AM
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Breakfast Grand Ballroom CD |
8:00–9:00 AM |
GENERAL SESSION |
Employee Retention and Recruitment |
Amanda Penrod, PhD, CASC, RFX Solutions |
CASC Topic Human Resources |
Grand Ballroom AB |
Explore effective employee retention strategies tailored to Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Discuss recruitment methods such as partnerships with educational institutions to attract skilled healthcare professionals and more. Highlight the importance of fostering a positive organizational culture to enhance employee satisfaction and reduce turnover rates in ASCs. |
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9:00–10:00 AM |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Grand Ballroom AB |
Supply Chain |
Robert Mayhew, MBA, CMRP, Simply Supply Kelly Williby, McKesson
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CASC Topic Financial |
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During the session, various aspects of the supply chain, including contracting, purchasing, and data management, will be explored. Attendees will gain insights into effective practices and strategies aimed at saving costs, streamlining workflows, and enhancing patient care. Practical tips on implementing these strategies will be shared to facilitate tangible improvements within healthcare operations. |
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Moderated by: Dallas Freyer, RN, BSN, Texas Orthopedic Center of Excellence
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CASC Topic Delivery of Patient Care
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Windjammer Room 2nd Floor |
Infection Control |
Vanessa Sindell, MSN, BSN, RN, CAIP, Progressive Surgical Solutions Chasity Seymour, BSHM, CHL, CST, CRCST, CIS, AGTS, CQIA, STERIS
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CAIP Topic Infection Prevention Strategies |
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Join us for an informative infection control breakout where we will cover essential topics including sterile processing procedures to maintain equipment sterility, strategies for proactively plan construction, addressing common regulatory citations during survey preparation. This session is designed to enhance our commitment to maintaining a safe and sterile environment for our patients and staff. |
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10:00–10:30 AM
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break
Grand Ballroom CD
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LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR EXHIBITOR CARDS STAMPED TO WIN! |
10:30–11:30 AM
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GENERAL SESSION |
Quality Quest: Navigating Deficiencies, Compliance, and Innovation in Healthcare
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Lorrie Cappellino, RN, CNOR, MS, The Joint Commission Deborah Edelman, MPH, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
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CASC Topic Legal and Regulatory Issues |
Grand Ballroom AB
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Learn from two Accreditation Organizations about critical deficiencies, explore top practices for compliance in Board of Director training, uncover the streamlined approach of transitioning from a 10-step to a 6-step methodology for Quality Studies, and immerse yourself in a comprehensive review of quality project samples that have led to successful survey passess. |
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11:30 AM–12:30 PM
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GENERAL SESSION |
Unlocking Synergy: Empowering Physician-Staff Collaboration for Effective Leadership
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Alfonso del Granado, MBA, FACHE, CASC Covenant High Plains Surgery Centers
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CASC Topic Human Resources |
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In this session, we'll delve into the intricacies of synergy with physicians and staff, emphasizing the importance of defining expectations and delineating lines of authority to maximize the effectiveness of a collaborative work environment. Through a thorough exploration, we'll define relationships with other staff members and the management team, with a special focus on adding to your toolbox as an effective leader.
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