Since its first surgical case in April, Surgery Center of Boerne (Texas) has averaged 100 to 150 cases a month, according to Kristal Reser, director of the sterile processing department, community outreach and public relations.
Five highlights:
1. Ms. Reser joined the Surgery Center of Boerne in March. The ASC, which features three operating rooms, recorded its first surgery April 16.
2. During a survey, The Joint Commission found no deficiencies in the sterile processing department led by Ms. Reser.
3. Surgery Center of Boerne is affiliated with Addison, Texas-based United Surgical Partners International and San Antonio-based Baptist Health System.
4. Nina Davis, RN, is the ASC's administrator. She leads a team of six orthopedic surgeons, one general surgeon and one gastroenterologist.
5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held July 11.