Ambulatory Surgery Center Safety Guidebook: A Comprehensive Resource for Code Compliance

Authored by Dale Lyman, the Ambulatory Surgery Center Safety Guidebook is an essential resource for administrative and security staff seeking to meet the requirements and standards of both federal and state authorities. This guide focuses on the Life Safety Code, a critical designation for facilities participating in Medicare (CMS) funding reimbursement.

Easy Reference for Code Compliance

Designed for easy reference, the book assumes no prior code knowledge on the part of ASC staff. It provides guidance for the policies, emergency plans, drills, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection and building systems necessary for meeting Life Safety Code requirements.

Sample Checklists and Log Sheets

Through sample checklists and log sheets, the reader is directed through the crucial steps to achieving code compliance. This systematic process helps ASC staff to be in compliance with the Life Safety Code without the need for an outside security or safety consultant.

Ensuring Financial Success

By achieving compliance, facilities remain licensed and qualified for Medicare reimbursement, ultimately improving the financial success of the ASC. This guide illuminates the requirements of the Life Safety Code for ASCs, making it an indispensable tool for medical and administrative staff.

Key Features

• Illuminates the requirements of the Life Safety Code for ASCs
• Includes compliance requirements for the code and Medicare (CMS) funding reimbursement
• Provides sample checklists and log sheets for each type of system
• Outlines a systematic process for completing the documentation required of ASCs

Publication Details

Published by Butterworth-Heinemann, the guide is available in paperback format, consisting of 76 pages. The ISBN-10 is 0128498897, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0128498897. The product dimensions are 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches.