Ep. 496 Ensuring Safety and Quality in ASCs with Kristen Richards
Description
Interested in setting up an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) or Outpatient Based Lab (OBL)? Special guest Kristen Richards sits down with host Dr. Aaron Fritts to discuss the importance of establishing and tracking safety and quality metrics in the outpatient space to achieve success. Kristen is Vice President of Ambulatory Care at Cardiovascular Logistics in Chicago, IL.
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This podcast is supported by:
Philips Image Guided Therapy Solutions
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/image-guided-therapy/all-products
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SYNPOSIS
Kristen shares insights from her experience in the cardiovascular ambulatory space, highlighting the necessity of patient safety, efficient care, and the benefits of outpatient settings over hospital environments. Patient selection, infection control, staff and physician satisfaction, economic drivers, and the future outlook for cardiovascular procedures in ASCs are some of the key topics discussed. Kristen also emphasizes the need for continuous data tracking to demonstrate and improve the quality of care provided in these centers.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
06:25 - Benefits of Out-of-Hospital Care
17:47 - Financial Incentives and Ownership Models
18:17 - Technological Advancements and Cost Reduction
25:00 - Considerations for Opening an ASC
31:58 - Importance of Quality Metrics
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RESOURCES
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #366
Navigating OBL & ASC Business: Pitfalls to Avoid with Teri Yates
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/366/navigating-obl-asc-business-pitfalls-to-avoid
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #431
OBL or ASC for Your Private Practice? How to Decide with Teri Yates
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/431/obl-or-asc-for-your-private-practice-how-to-decide
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #431
OBL or ASC for Your Private Practice? How to Decide with Teri Yates
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/486/winning-the-revenue-cycle-game
Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS) 2025 Conference:
https://oeisweb.com/
Cardiovascular Business:
https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/
SCAI:
https://scai.org/