May 12, 2021 | Virtual

Ambulatory Surgery ConferenceNJAASC's 11th Annual

Through April 28th: $100 per member

April 29 or later: $150 per member

Member ASC Group reduced rates: Get 20% off per person when your

Member ASC registers 3 or more employees together by April 28th!

The first 250 ASC Members to register before April 28th will receive a

SWAG BAG IN THE MAIL as a gift from NJAASC! A $45 value!

Through April 28th: $200 per person

April 29 or later: $250 per person

Member ASC Rates:

Non-Member ASC Rates:

ASC CONFERENCE RATES

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$1500 to purchase a virtual booth

including two nonmember vendors to staff the booth.

You must register prior to April 28th!

Our virtual platform provider will build your booth!

You provide the logos and the links to the company websites,

photos, and documents.

You must add a Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet link to video chat

with participants the day of the event.

Vendor Members are free! All Vendor Members will have a complimentary

virtual exhibit for your companies use! Vendor Members must register to

participate in the exhibit! and your booth must include a ZOOM video link

or chat feature!

Non-Member Vendor Rate:

Don’t miss the fabulous PRIZES!

Visit the vendors to be automatically entered in

the three grand prize drawings:

GRAND PRIZE: Peloton bike valued at $1895

& a one year subscription valued at $470

You must visit at least six vendor members to qualify. This visit must be in the form of a direct videochat with the vendor, not a message. Platform software will confirm this.

SECOND PRIZE: an iPad valued at $329 plus $200 Apple Gift Card

THIRD PRIZE: a $250 Amazon Gift Card

EXHIBITOR CONFERENCERATES & PRIZES!

NEW THIS YEAR!

This conference program offers TWO TRACKS!

Novice/Refresher OR Expert!

Your first decision: Which track should I attend to best suit my needs?

You must choose your TRACK when you register!

NJAASC is a BASC Provider #2515. The program courses are being filed

and pending approval for BASC credits for AEUs and IPCHs.

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NJAASC may use images to promote or publicize this or future events.

By your participation, you agree to allow NJAASC the non-exclusive

right to use your name and likeness in connection with the advertising,

publicity and promotion of its programs.

NEW THIS YEAR!YOU MUST CHOOSE YOUR TRACK FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

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EXPERT TRACK SCHEDULE

* P R O G R A M S M A R K E D B Y A N A S T E R I S K A R E F E A T U R E D I N B O T H T H EE X P E R T T R A C K A N D T H E N O V I C E / R E F R E S H E R T R A C K

7:15-7:45 AM COFFEE WITH VENDORS

7:45-7:55 AM OPENING REMARKS: NJAASC PRESIDENT, JEFF SHANTON

7:55-8:00 AM WELCOME: NJAASC CONFERENCE CHAIR, BONNIE BRADYLAVOIE, RN,CNOR,CASC, VP OF OPERATIONS, WEST MORRISSURGERY CENTER

Discuss the ear ly years of the ASC Industry Review how the Industry has changed in 30 yearsHighl ight the b iggest lessons learnedDiscuss where the ASC industry might be headed

Speaker: John J . Goehle , MBA, CASC, CPA, Chief Operat ing Off icer , AmbulatoryHealthcare Strategies , LLC In th is sess ion a veteran of 30 years in the ASC industry ref lects on how the ASCindustry has changed in three decades, the most notable th ings he has learned,and where the industry might be headed into the future .

Course Learning Object ives :

8:00-9:00 AM *KEYNOTE A: REFLECTIONS ON 30 YEARS IN THE TRENCHES

Speakers: Meg Stagl iano, RN BSN MBA, Vice Pres ident , Bus iness DevelopmentRWJBarnabas Health ; Mel issa Bushnel l , RN, MSN Ass istant V ice Pres ident ,At lant icare Surgery Centers , L i l l ian Armstrong Carson, RN MSN MBA CNOR RNFA,Vice Pres ident , V i r tua Health

This expert panel consists of three health systems that are act ively involved insurgery center partnerships in New Jersey . The hospi ta l partners wi l l d iscuss thei rexper ience in managing surgery centers throughout the COVID 19 pandemic . Thepanel wi l l present chal lenges faced ear ly on, st ruggles that the surgery centerindustry cont inues to exper ience, and predict ions of how long th is impact wi l l last .

9:00-10:00 AM TWO CONCURRENT SESSIONS

OPTION 1: COVID-19; WE ARE STILL IN IT

OPTION 2: PROTECTING OUR PATIENTS AND OUR EMPLOYEES -USP 797 & USP 800

EXPERT TRACK SCHEDULECONTINUED

Enhance knowledge of FDA USP 797 Understand USP 800 and how i t af fects your fac i l i tyInterpret USP 800 guidel ines and regulat ions Address tools needed to assess USP 800 compl iance

Speakers: John Karwoski , RPh, MBA, Pres ident and Founder of JDJ Consult ing, LLC;Dr . Amit Gupta Rph, Pharm.D, CCP, Owner and Consultant Pharmacist , Amit GuptaConsult ing, LLC;

We wi l l d iscuss USP 797 and 800 and how they af fect your center . We wi l l rev iewthe rat ionale behind the guidance, and how i t wi l l af fect your pract ice in the nearfuture . We wi l l s t rategize d i f ferent approaches to meet regulatory expectat ions ,and ways to avoid def ic ient pract ices .

Learning Object ives:

Discuss factors af fect ing surgery centers ear ly in Covid pandemic . D iscuss struggles that surgery centers cont inue to face as the pandemic delays .Discuss recovery efforts across surgery centers in NJ .Discuss the forecast for how long th is pandemic wi l l af fect surgery centers .

Learning Object ives:

SERVICE LINES MADE EASY: ADDING NEW SERVICES TOYOUR ASC

OPTION 3:

10:30-11:30 AM TWO CONCURRENT SESSIONS

10:00-10:30 AM BREAK WITH VENDORS

Speakers: Bonnie Lavoie , RN CNOR CASC, V ice Pres ident of Operat ions , West Morr is SurgeryCenter , Morr is County , NJ ;Cor i Pr isco, RN, DNP, MSJ Cl in ical Di rector at Hudson Cross ing Surgery Center

Generat ing revenue and growth are cr i t ical to the cont inued success of your ASC.Adding a new serv ice l ine to your current special ty mix is a journey that can beoverwhelming, fu l l of wrong turns and detours .This course wi l l prov ide cleardi rect ion, planning resources and real- l i fe examples to ensure you arr ive at yourdest inat ion . D iscuss ion wi l l prov ide the d i rect ion for part ic ipates to analyze andplan for th is new serv ice l ine whi le real- l i fe case studies a l low part ic ipants to seethe future of thei r own ASCs.

OPTION 4:

Recognize ways to generate revenue by adding new serv ice l ines to your ASC.Ident i fy methods to analyze benef i ts and obstacles to add a serv ice l ine .Conduct a cost analys is of adding a serv ice l ine to your current special ty mix .Plan and implement a new serv ice l ine .

Learning Object ives:

“BUILDING ON SUPPLY MANAGEMENT LESSONS: 10 WAYSTO REDUCE ON-HAND INVENTORY – AND COST”

EXPERT TRACK SCHEDULECONTINUED

Understand the associated costs of carry ing too much on-hand inventory Reduce on-hand inventory by bui ld ing greater v is ib i l i ty to suppl ies , andimplement ing best pract ices in supply managementBui ld v is ib i l i ty to consumpt ion, creat ing accurate usage data to reset levelsOpt imize inventory levels and improve cash f low

Speaker: Jeff Lawrence, Vice President of Business Development, Envi/Inventory OptimizationSolutions; Lanie Farkas, Director of Client Services, Envi/Inventory Optimization Solutions

Coming out of the past year ’s turmoi l , ASC leaders have an even more urgent needto maximize eff ic iency and reduce costs . And whi le many were making progress incost management pre-pandemic, today i t ’s c lear that more sav ings and bettersupply chain pract ices are needed to shore up ASC businesses .

In our current envi ronment – recogniz ing that every penny counts – the lessonslearned dur ing COVID-19 seem to point us toward stockpi l ing suppl ies . But is thatbest for our organizat ion? How do we balance supply levels whi le managing costs?The answer is to look at the way inventory is managed.

This sess ion provides 10 steps to help organizat ions rebalance on-hand inventoryand in turn , reduce the costs associated with supply management pract ices . Let ’slook at everyth ing f rom creat ing an approved formulary , to forming partnershipsbetween supply chain and nurs ing, to bui ld ing greater v is ib i l i ty to consumpt ion, toresett ing inventory levels based on accurate usage data and understandingdemand.

This interact ive d iscuss ion wi l l help you f ind new ways to rebalance inventorywith in your organizat ion and reduce overstocking, loss , waste , and in turn , opt imizeinventory levels and improve cash f low.

Learn ing Object ives :

1:15 - 2 :15 PM TWO CONCURRENT SESSIONS:

EXPERT TRACK SCHEDULECONTINUED

OPTION 5: CYBER SECURITY – PROTECTING YOURSELF ANDPLANNING FOR THE WORST

Hardware implementationSoftware implementationResponse plans and staff education

Speakers: Craig Lahey, Regional Vice President, Surgical Information Systems;Nelson Gomes, Medicus IT; Chris Dutra, Vice President, StratX IT Solutions

The process of keeping up with new technologies, security trends and threat intelligence is achallenging task. However, it’s necessary in order to protect information and other assets fromcyberthreats, which take many forms. This panel discussion will cover several different topics on CyberSecurity and ways to protect yourself and your patient data.

Course Learning Objectives:

12:30-1:15PM LUNCH, PODCAST-JOHN GOEHLE, VENDOR TIME

11:30-12:30PM *KEYNOTE B : ASK THE EXPERTS-Q&A FORUM

Speakers: Jeff Shanton, President, NJAASC; Meg Fisher, MD, Simonetta, Public Strategies Impact LLC, John Fanburg, Brach Eichler LLC, Mark Manigan, RWJBarnabas Health; Gene Brenycz, and MariaP.Christensen, Phd, APN, RN, NEA-BC, NJ Department of Health.

This program will feature a panel of experts discussing current, pertinent New Jersey ASC topics.

OPTION 6: ANATOMY OF A LAWSUIT – WHY NURSES GET SUED,SURVIVING A DEPOSITION

Speaker: Keith J. Roberts, Esq., co-chair of litigation department for Brach Eichler, LLC

When you hear the words medical malpractice, the immediate image formed is that of a physicianbeing accused of misconduct, negligence, or dereliction of duty. However, as the landscape ofmedicine has changed and continues to change, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, allmedical professionals, including nurses, are susceptible to the risk of a lawsuit. Nurses carry their ownrisk of exposure to claims, whether they perform medical services alongside other medicalprofessionals or perform such services independent of supervision. This course will examine the topareas of liability for nurses and how to navigate the steps of a medical malpractice lawsuit. This coursewill help nurses and their employers understand the litigation process and what processes should beput in place to help protect employers and employees from lawsuits and assist in mitigating liability.

EXPERT TRACK SCHEDULECONTINUED

PRIZE DRAWINGS! AND ADJOURN GRAND PRIZE ! PELOTON BIKE WITH ONE YEARMEMBERSHIP FEE PAID! SECOND PRIZE : AN IPAD PLUS $200 APPLE GIFT CARD THIRD PRIZE : A $250 AMAZON GIFT CARD

Identify conduct that exposes nurses to medical malpractice lawsuits. Create policies and procedures to reduce the risk of a lawsuit. Know what to do once you have been served. Navigate requests for discovery.

Course Learning Objectives:

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Speaker: Stefanie Mozgai, Director, Division of Continuing and Acute Care Providers (DCACP) Quality,Safety & Oversight Group Center for Clinical Standards and Quality Centers for Medicare & MedicaidServices

2:15 - 2 :30 PM BREAK WITH VENDORS

2:30 - 3 :30 PM

3:30 PM

NOVICE/REFRESHER TRACKSCHEDULE

* P R O G R A M S M A R K E D B Y A N A S T E R I S K A R E F E A T U R E D I N B O T H T H EE X P E R T T R A C K A N D T H E N O V I C E / R E F R E S H E R T R A C K

7:15-7:45 AM COFFEE WITH VENDORS

7:45-7:55 AM OPENING REMARKS: NJAASC PRESIDENT, JEFF SHANTON

7:55-8:00 AM WELCOME: NJAASC CONFERENCE CHAIR, BONNIE BRADYLAVOIE, RN,CNOR,CASC, VP OF OPERATIONS, WEST MORRISSURGERY CENTER

Discuss the ear ly years of the ASC Industry Review how the Industry has changed in 30 yearsHighl ight the b iggest lessons learnedDiscuss where the ASC industry might be headed

Speaker: John J . Goehle , MBA, CASC, CPA, Chief Operat ing Off icer , AmbulatoryHealthcare Strategies , LLC In th is sess ion a veteran of 30 years in the ASC industry ref lects on how the ASCindustry has changed in three decades, the most notable th ings he has learned,and where the industry might be headed into the future .

Course Learning Object ives :

8:00-9:00 AM *KEYNOTE A: REFLECTIONS ON 30 YEARS IN THE TRENCHES

9 :00 - 9 :20 AM

Speaker: Matthew M. Col l ins , Esq . , Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Pract iceGroup, Brach E ichler LLC

The concept of at-wi l l employment is misunderstood by many employers andmanagement members . Employers have many di f ferent legal obl igat ions that theyowe thei r at-wi l l employees under the many di f ferent state and federalemployment laws. These laws impact many of the day-to-day decis ions made byemployers on such issues as h i r ing and f i r ing, d isc ipl inary act ions , workplaceaccommodat ions and responding to employee compla ints .

WHAT EVERY EMPLOYER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE LEGAL RISKSARISING FROM THE AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS

NOVICE/REFRESHER TRACKSCHEDULE CONTINUED

To understand what the at-wi l l employment means (and doesn’ t mean) ;To gain awareness of some of the key employer obl igat ions ar is ing under stateand federal law; To understand how the new COVID-19 and Cannabis related laws createaddit ional obl igat ions on employers in New Jersey; and To gain a bas ic understanding of the legal r isks that ar ise f rom var iousemployment decis ions such as employee terminat ions and responding toemployee compla ints and workplace accommodat ion requests .

One part icular area th is course wi l l focus upon are the new COVID-19 and cannabisrelated laws and the employer ’s obl igat ions thereunder . Even a good fa i th mistakeby management about thei r legal obl igat ions and/or the at-wi l l employmentrelat ionship can result in cost ly l i t igat ion and/or administrat ive invest igat ions . Thiscourse wi l l prov ide helpful guidance on how to avoid some of the commonemployer mistakes .

Course Learning Object ives

Course Learning Object ives:Correlate the importance of qual i ty in healthcare with QAPI pro jects thatimprove processes of care and pat ient outcomes. Understand how to select QAPI studies for implementat ion .Discuss the considerat ions for des igning meaningful data col lect ion tools .Consider how data can be col lected under t ime and resource l imitat ions .Understand the s igni f icance of stat is t ical data analys is . Ident i fy the ten essent ia l s teps for inclus ion in a QAPI study report

Speaker: Cla i re Cerame, MSN, RN, CEN. Pres ident and Owner of Pos i t ive OutcomesConsult ing, LLC (Healthcare Qual i ty Improvement) .

Th is course is intended for those newly responsible for Qual i tyAssurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI ) act iv i t ies or those desi r ing arefresher . The course wi l l focus on the processes for developing QAPI studiesincluding study ident i f icat ion, developing data col lect ion tools , s tat is t ical dataanalys is , and report composi t ion that meet regulatory QAPI report ing requirements .

EMBRACING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT9:20 - 9 :40 AM

9:40 - 10:00 AM

ASC REVENUE CYCLE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO MONITOR

NOVICE/REFRESHER TRACKSCHEDULE CONTINUED

Learn the top b i l l ing metr ics ASCs should monitor and thei r benchmarksLearn how tracking these metr ics can help you gain better control over yourrevenue cycle performanceLearn how to ident i fy problems hurt ing your bottom l ineLearn how to ident i fy solut ions for these problems to enhance prof i tabi l i ty

Speaker: Chuck Meisel , V ice Pres ident of Sales , Surgical Notes

How can you gain better control over your ASC’s revenue cycle performance, spotproblems hurt ing your bottom l ine, and ident i fy opportuni t ies for improvement thatcan enhance prof i tabi l i ty? By monitor ing key performance indicators . F ind out thetop metr ics worth t rack ing and learn thei r target benchmarks , warning s igns ,common problems, and solut ions to help address obstacles to success .

Learning Object ives:

Determine which pat ients could/should have surgery in a f reestanding ASCDevelop and inst i tute appropr iated pat ient screening proceduresLearn appropr iate pre-operat ive laboratory test ing for ASC pat ients .Discuss future t rends in ASC procedures and test ing .

Speaker: Monte Jay Goldste in , M.D. , Medical Di rector , V i r tua ; Chief of Anesthesia ,Jandee Div is ion, Envis ion Healthcare

This ta lk wi l l prov ide the part ic ipant with the bas ic requirements required toscreen pat ients and determine whether the f reestanding ambulatory surgicalcenter is sett ing for the pat ients procedure . Appropr iate pre-operat ive test ing forambulatory surgery wi l l be rev iewed in the context of medical and regulatoryrequirements .

Course Learning Object ives:

PRE-OPERATIVE SCREENING AND TESTING FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY:WHAT WORKS?

10:30 - 11:00 AM BREAK WITH VENDORS

10:00 - 10:20 AM

11:00 - 11:30 AMKEEPING CURRENT WHILE KEEPING SANE, TIPS TO KEEPING UP WITHTHE RAPID CHANGES IN THE ASC MANAGEMENT

NOVICE/REFRESHER TRACK SCHEDULE CONTINUED

Discuss the importance of keeping up with Regulatory and Manager ia l IssuesReview the chal lenges managers face in t ry ing to keep up with those issuesProvide recommendat ions for ways that managers can keep currentSuggest ways to get your owners to support your need to keep your sk i l ls current

Speaker: John J . Goehle , MBA, CASC, CPA, Chief Operat ing Off icer , AmbulatoryHealthcare Strategies , LLC

In th is sess ion, we wi l l prov ide some t ips for ASC managers to keep up with theever-changing, every-evolv ing regulatory and manager ia l envi ronment inAmbulatory Surgery Centers .

Course Learning Object ives :

11:30 – 12:30PM

Speakers: Jeff Shanton, Pres ident , NJAASC; Meg F isher , MD, Gene Brenycz, andMar ia P .Chr istensen, Phd, APN, RN, NEA-BC, NJ Department of Health , Joe S imonetta , Publ ic Strategies Impact , LLC, John Fanburg, Brach E ichler LLC,Mark Manigan, RWJBarnabas Health .

This program wi l l feature a panel of experts d iscuss ing current , pert inent NewJersey ASC topics .

*KEYNOTE B: ASK THE EXPERTS-Q&A FORUM

12:30-1:15PM LUNCH, PODCAST-JOHN GOEHLE, VENDOR TIME

1:15 - 1 :45 PM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER STATE SURVEY PROCESS

The def in i t ions and terminologies associated with Ambulatory Surgical Center(ASC) regulat ionsThe ASC regulat ions and State Survey procedures and act iv i t iesThe types of State SurveysThe state requirements associated with composing a Plan of Correct ion

Speaker: Myhra Protusada BSN, RN, Superv is ing Health Care Evaluator , HealthFaci l i ty Survey and F ield Operat ions Div is ion, NJ Department of Health

This sess ion wi l l cover bas ic informat ion regarding Ambulatory Surgical Center(ASC) State regulat ions ; important terminologies associated with the regulat ions ;what to expect dur ing a state survey process ; and important elements whencomposing a Plan of Correct ion .

Learning Object ives: By the end of th is sess ion, the part ic ipants wi l l be able toident i fy :

NOVICE/REFRESHER TRACKSCHEDULE CONTINUED

1:45 - 2 :15 PM

Leadership/management dr iven in i t iat iveImportance of col laborat ion of a l l members of the organizat ionImpact of pat ient sat is fact ion and pat ient exper ience on qual i ty and pat ient careUsing analyt ics to dr ive improvement in pat ient sat is fact ionCont inuous improvement cycle

Speaker: Marisol R ivera , D i rector of Cl ient Success , SPH Analyt ics

Ident i fy the key dr ivers of pat ient sat is fact ion and CAHPS surveys to enable qual i tyimprovement in the ASC sett ing . Use these key dr ivers to ident i fy , develop,implement , improve and mainta in a pat ient sat is fact ion improvement plan .Understanding what dr ives improved pat ient sat is fact ion . What are the keycomponents and resources for a successful pat ient sat is fact ion program? Theimpact of a wel l-designed plan on qual i ty , pat ient care , and pat ient exper ience.Understand the OAS CAHPS program.

Course Learning Object ives :

KEY DRIVERS OF PATIENT SATISFACTION AND CAHPS

Speakers: Stefanie Mozgai, Director, Division of Continuing and Acute Care Providers (DCACP) Quality,Safety & Oversight Group Center for Clinical Standards and Quality Centers for Medicare & MedicaidServices

PRIZE DRAWINGS! AND ADJOURN GRAND PRIZE! PELOTON BIKE WITH ONE YEARMEMBERSHIP FEE PAID! SECOND PRIZE : AN IPAD PLUS $200 APPLE GIFT CARD THIRD PRIZE : A $250 AMAZON GIFT CARD

2:15 - 2 :30 PM BREAK WITH VENDORS

2:30 – 3:30 PM

3:30 PM

*KEYNOTE C : CMS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER UPDATES

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