Join Surglogs for a free webinar featuring Crissy Benze, MSN, BSN, RN — Senior Consultant at VMG Health and a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in facility documentation, accreditation, Medicare certification, regulatory compliance, and staff training. Discover the most common commonly cited deficiencies and risks in credentialing.

Watch a free webinar with Sandy Berreth, RN, BS, MS, CASC.

Watch a free webinar on quality benchmarking, hosted by Becky Ziegler, assistant executive director at ASC Quality Collaborative In this webinar, you will learn: About the speaker: Becky Ziegler-Otis, recently completed a term on the ASCA board of directors and presently serves as Assistant Director of the ASC Quality Collaboration, which is the only organization …

Watch an exclusive webinar and live demo where we’ll unveil our cutting-edge AI features that are set to transform your compliance process! What’s in it for you?

Watch free webinar featuring Dawn Q. Onofrio, RN, MSA, CASC, CNOR, CAIP, a seasoned surveyor with 23 years of experience. In this webinar, she will share invaluable strategies to help you prepare for a survey and sail through it successfully. In the webinar, you’ll discover: About Dawn: She has been a surgery nurse for 35+ years. …

Watch free webinar featuring Samantha Saradpon, BSN, RN, Clinical Quality Manager at a multispecialty surgery center. Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or newly appointed to a quality leadership role, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies, tools, and insights to effectively navigate your responsibilities. In the webinar, you’ll discover: About the speaker: Samantha has over …

Watch now free webinar with Tom Alderson, RN, BSN and Administrator at Spokane Eye Surgery Center. During the webinar, Tom will discuss the top practices for implementing effective incident reporting procedures in ASCs. 

In a world where data drives smarter decisions, healthcare providers have a powerful tool at their fingertips. Discover how transforming everyday compliance and operational data can lead to measurable improvements in performance and patient care. Learn how Surglogs makes it possible—with analytics that deliver real impact.

In the healthcare industry, where patient safety is especially critical, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) play an important role in providing efficient and effective medical care. As centers that perform same-day surgeries, ASCs are dedicated to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a streamlined operational environment. With this in mind, the significance of timely incident reporting cannot …

Preparing for and responding to emergencies is a crucial aspect of accreditation requirements for healthcare facilities. Accreditation bodies such as AAAHC, CMS, The Joint Commission, and QUAD A all require their affiliated facilities to have comprehensive emergency preparedness and response plans in place.  Ensuring this practice at your healthcare facility is no simple task. It …

Accreditation surveys are a crucial aspect of maintaining the highest standards in healthcare facilities. Compliance with hand wash hygiene practices is particularly important in preventing the spread of infections. Let’s explore the essential steps to prepare for an accreditation survey, focusing on the significance of hand wash hygiene for patient safety and staff well-being. Accreditation …

QUAD A (formerly known as AAAASF), established in 1980, is a non-profit organization founded and led by physicians, dedicated to global accreditation. Over the years, it has collaborated with numerous healthcare facilities to establish and enhance standards, with a core belief that prioritizing patient safety is paramount. Similar to many other accreditation bodies, QUAD A …

Shifts in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) industry are happening fast. From having to work with leaner teams due to staffing shortages, or dealing with rapid ASC expansions across the US, there is an enormous amount of pressure on these teams to work as efficiently as possible. Yet, the number one goal of this department …

Welcome to Surglogs’ latest product update! As the summer season heats up, we are excited to share some sizzling ?new features that have been added to our platform.  In this edition, we’ll be diving into the realm of user permissions and workflows, unveiling the fresh updates we have made to enhance your experience with the …

Organizational changes can disrupt workflows and increase compliance risks at ASCs. Fortunately, following a few key steps can help maintain regulatory compliance throughout the transition.

Explore the unique approaches ASCs take to ensure quality management and discover the many positive outcomes these practices deliver for both the centers and the overall patient experience.

Discover the most common violations that put healthcare facilities at risk—and learn how to prevent them in your own facility.

In April 2024, The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) released a new version (v43) of its Standards Manual, marking a significant update that ambulatory healthcare organizations need to be aware of. This update introduces a range of new standards and revisions aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of patient care in the …

Surveyor shares the most common mistakes during surveys Dawn Q. Onofrio RN, MSA, CASC, CNOR, CAIP., has served as an accreditation surveyor for 23 years. In this ebook, she shares insights from her long career as a nurse, a surveyor, and a consultant assisting ASCs with accreditation preparation. Download the ebook to learn about the …

Want to pass your next accreditation survey with flying colors? It’s possible, by avoiding some of the most common accreditation survey red flags.  Surglogs recently hosted a webinar with expert guest speaker Dawn Q. Onofrio RN, MSA, CASC, CNOR, CAIP, where she outlined five common mistakes found when performing an accreditation survey. Dawn has served …

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency responsible for evaluating the quality of care provided by healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other healthcare providers that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Healthcare facilities often pursue both CMS certification and accreditation from private bodies like QUAD …

In a world where data drives smarter decisions, healthcare providers have a powerful tool at their fingertips. Discover how transforming everyday compliance and operational data can lead to measurable improvements in performance and patient care. Learn how Surglogs makes it possible—with analytics that deliver real impact.

Organizational changes can disrupt workflows and increase compliance risks at ASCs. Fortunately, following a few key steps can help maintain regulatory compliance throughout the transition.

Explore the unique approaches ASCs take to ensure quality management and discover the many positive outcomes these practices deliver for both the centers and the overall patient experience.

Learn how to support your team and enhance patient care by addressing burnout head-on.

Non-compliance is not just about monetary fines. It comes with a range of hidden costs that can significantly affect an ASC’s financial health, reputation, and long-term success. Let’s take a closer look.

Discover the most common violations that put healthcare facilities at risk—and learn how to prevent them in your own facility.

Simplifying compliance at your ASC saves time, reduces errors, and ensures consistent regulation adherence.