ASC & OBS Accreditation Guide l Custom Surgical Partners, Inc.

In this episode of Operationally Speaking, Tina Di Marino sits down with Zachary George, leader of the Ambulatory Division at The Joint Commission, to discuss accreditation in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and office-based surgery (OBS) space. With more than a decade of experience at The Joint Commission, Zachary shares insight into the organization's history, the growth of ambulatory and office-based surgery programs, and the evolving role accreditation plays in promoting quality, safety, and consistency. Whether you're preparing for an upcoming survey or looking to better understand the accreditation process, this conversation provides valuable insight for ASC and OBS leaders navigating today's changing healthcare landscape. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome 01:49 – History & Mission of The Joint Commission (45 Years in Ambulatory) 04:51 – Deemed vs. Non-Deemed ASC Accreditation Explained 07:40 – Office-Based Surgery (OBS) Accreditation & Streamlined Surveys 09:36 – Announced Surveys & Scheduling for OBS Practices 10:48 – Hands-On Onboarding: Screen Sharing & Application Support 14:41 – The Surveyor Cadre: Treating Surveys as Teaching Opportunities 18:19 – Achieving Consistency Across Survey Findings & Feedback 20:56 – Opportunities for Improvement & Evidence of Standards Compliance (ESC) 25:06 – Ongoing Support: 9-Month Touchpoints & Onboarding New Administrators 27:58 – Continuous Outreach & ASC Association Collaboration 30:15 – Hospital Joint Ventures: Benchmarking & System-Wide Efficiency 33:40 – Independent vs. Integrated Facility Surveys & Common Dashboards 37:00 – How to Connect with The Joint Commission 38:30 – Upcoming Webinars & Industry Conferences Learn more about Custom Surgical Partners, Inc. below! Website - https://www.customsurgicalconsultants... Facebook -   / customsurgical   LinkedIn -   / custom-surgical