This is a brief overview of the shelf life of the glucose control solutions and testing strips. Also read the manufacturer's instructions on how to clean the glucose meter.

Sharps waste is a form of biomedical waste composed of used "sharps", which includes any device or object used to puncture or lacerate the skin. Sharps waste is classified as biohazardous waste and must be carefully handled. Make sure you know the frequency of biohazardous pickup at your ASC.

You must have a Janitors Closet in the ASC setting. Make sure that it has the ability to have water (plumbing & fixtures), a floor drain or sink for draining water, labeled cleaning supplies, trash bags and paper towels.

A scrub sink is vital and necessary. This is also an integral component of the Infection Control Program. A surgeon must properly scrub before entering into the operating room.

Ensure that all corridors are clear of clutter, i.e. boxes, equipment and any other items that will obstruct exit routes.

You want to ensure that you have SDS sheets for every chemical and hazard item in the ASC. Also you must form a list of all chemicals inside the ASC. This list must be approved by the Governing Board.

In order to reduce the possibility of contamination from outside sources, Clinical Staff and Medical Staff Members will adhere to the center’s guidelines for surgical attire. You must change into surgical scrubs before entering into critical areas of the ASC. Scrubs and linens must be provided ...

You must ensure that you have a staff changing area. When staff workers come into the building or suite they will have to immediately change into professionally laundered scrubs.

Biohazardous Waste Room is needed to store all your biohazardous waste. The door must remain locked at all times. The door must have a positive latch which is a mechanism that the door closes automatically.

A multidose vial of medication must be opened in a non patient care area. You are required to document the day or opening or expiration (this will be 28 days from the opening date, or manufacturer's expiration date, whichever is sooner). Draw up the medication from the multidose vial to include...

Sterile supplies are stored away from potential contamination in closed cabinets/drawers; or if not, sterile supplies must be stored away from heavy traffic areas and potential contamination hazards.

All instruments that were on the sterile field, whether used or not used are considered contaminated and must be properly transported off the sterile field in a leak proof lidded container.

Maintenance of a sanitary ASC environment and mitigation of risks in the soiled room.

Follow instructions for use for properly cleaning laryngoscope blades and handle. The operating room is equipped with a laryngoscope that is functional and is cleaned as appropriate, high level disinfection or sterilized.

The staff of the surgery center must have state required immunizations or tests, inoculations or refusals. You must have present in the file a copy of health clearance, TB Test, TB Questionnaire, Influenza Vaccination or refusal, Hepatitis or waiver and COVID-19 vaccination. Some states require...

The facility must develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that all staff are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

You want to inspect the operating room flooring at periodic intervals for wear and tear. You can be cited if the flooring shows signs of deterioration, cracks and tears in the flooring.

Separate your sterile supplies from your non sterile supplies. Also track the temperature and humidity of your storage area if possible. If you have a room designated for sterile supplies you must track the temperature and humidity. If you store the items in your operating room you must track ...