The Ohio Department of Health released the top 10 citations for ASCs, according to an Ohio Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers report.
The citations are:
1. Safety From Fire - firewalls, sprinklers, signage, door locks
2. Environment - humidity, air exchanges per hour, maintaining sterile environment
3. Drug Control and Accountability/Administration of Drugs
4. Confidentiality and Storage of Patient Records
5. Infection Control Program/Infection Prevention
6. Nurse Duty Requirements
7. Governing Board Duties
8. Medical Gasses (maintenance, storage, supply)
9. Staff Performance Evaluation
10. Safety & Sanitation
