Selected Federal Regulations & Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers - 2010 Edition

Completely Revised for 2010 with expanded discussion of the new Infection Control Requirements! Be ready for tougher Accreditation, Infection Control & Compliance Survey's with this invaluable resource tool.The 2009 changes to the CMS Conditions for Coverage and the increased focus on Infection Control practices in ASCs has resulted in tougher and more frequent surveys. This book provides you with the following valuable resources:(1) CMS Conditions for Coverage for Ambulatory Surgery Centers, (2) CMS Infection Control Surveyor Worksheet, (3) HIPAA Privacy Rule Summary, (4) CDC Guidelines for Disinfection & Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, Environmental Infection Controls and Hand Hygiene (5) OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, (6) U.S. Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act and Family Medical Leave Act (7) OSHA Recordkeeping Handbook, and (8) Federal Anti-Kickback and Safe Harbors Summary.