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109 drugs on the FDA shortage list
There are currently 109 items listed on the FDA's Drug Shortages list, which ASCs should be mindful of as they reopen centers. -
Six considerations for resuming surgeries after COVID-19
After recommending that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers postpone surgeries in mid-March in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced guidelines on April 19 that detail how facilities can begin to resume procedures.1 -
Envision's 257 surgery centers tapped for supplies, staffing support
Envision Healthcare's 257 surgery centers are providing staff and supplies to local hospitals as part of the Nashville, Tenn.-based company's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Teen's fundraiser generates $7K for New Jersey healthcare facilities including surgery center
Logan Goldstein, 12, is selling face masks made by a small business in Livingston, N.J., Camp Stuff 4 Less, and donating the funds to local healthcare facilities, reports tapinto.net. -
5 updates on PPE during the pandemic as elective procedures resume
As some states begin to allow surgeons to perform elective and outpatient surgeries, the supply chain remains a concern for many ASCs. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Lean on teamwork to avoid common ASC pitfalls
In the ASC environment, open communication amongst your team and other ASCs in your network is vital for success. -
6 ASC supply chain considerations before reopening centers
The federal government has unveiled a guide for returning elective procedures, and many states are beginning to loosen bans on elective surgeries. As they do, ASCs are preparing to open up again. -
3 common missteps in ASC software implementation + more key insights
Tom Hui, founder and CEO of ASC software company HST Pathways, spoke to Becker's ASC Review about introducing new software, common missteps in the process and trends that will accelerate ASC adoption of new technology. -
Illinois Department of Health continues plea for surgery centers to donate PPE
The Illinois Department of Health continues to encourage surgery centers, veterinarians and any facility with unused personal protective equipment to donate it to facilities on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, local news affiliate WAND 17 reports. -
In 'crisis response mode,' Medline puts financial concerns on backburner — 5 details
Medline is aiding COVID-19 relief efforts by sterilizing 100,000 masks and 50,000 gowns a day for reuse, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. -
Reliable Medical expands reach with acquisition: 3 details
Reliable Medical Supply, a Seven Hills Capital company, purchased A&A Medical Supply. -
Surgery center engineer, student & ER clinician team up to create 3D-printed face masks
A California Polytechnic State University student, a San Luis Obispo Surgery Center facility engineer and an emergency room clinician are using 3D printers to create N95 face masks, The Tribune reports. -
The Joint Commission supports personal face mask use
The Joint Commission issued a statement March 31 supporting the use of personal face masks or privately owned respirators if facilities cannot access personal protective equipment. -
Airbnb for ASCs — How a company is pairing surgeons with available surgery centers
HealCo matches clinicians with available ASCs and medical office spaces to help fill surgical capacity, MedCity News reports. -
How to overcome common facility challenges to optimize ASC logistics
There’s more to logistics than ordering and receiving supplies. It’s also important to consider how supplies flow from your distributor’s truck to their point of use. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Secure the right equipment for total joint surgeries
Skilled staff members are vital to implementing a total joint program, but ensuring you have the right equipment is also key. -
7 COVID-19 updates for supply chain leaders
Seven COVID-19-related updates for ASC supply chain leaders to know: -
Allegheny Health Network using surgery center to sterilize N95 masks
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network is using the AHN St. Vincent Surgery Center in Erie, Pa., to sterilize N95 masks, Erie News Now reports. -
Next Services develops Paycheck Protection Program loan calculator
Next Services has developed a calculator designed to help clinicians determine the amount of money they can take out through the Paycheck Protection Program, a federal program that offers small businesses forgivable loans to keep employees on payroll for at least eight weeks. -
Amazon stops selling critical supplies to the general public — 3 things to know
Amazon is no longer allowing the general public to buy certain medical supplies needed by those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Recode reports.
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