Association News

• DHSS Memo regarding multi use vials...

  DHSS Memo regarding multi use vials

  I recently spoke to Stefanie Mozgai, from the New Jersey department of Health. She has received a lot of calls regarding the letter sent out by the st.....
  
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• DHSS release august 17 2010...

  DHSS release august 17 2010

  In 2009 the centers for Medicare and Medicaid introduced a new survey protocol fpr state survey staff to use when conducting surveys of ASCs......
  
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• Fix ASC Medicare Payment Rates...

  Fix ASC Medicare Payment Rates

  We Need Your Help
  
  Yesterday U.S. Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Crapo (R-ID) circulated a letter to their colleagues asking Senators to join t.....
  
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• PIP Amendment from DOBI...

  PIP Amendment from DOBI

  CLIENT ALERT
  On July 6, 2010, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“DOBI”) adopted amendments
  to the current Personal Injury .....
  
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• NJDHSS Inspection Procss Presentation...

  NJDHSS Inspection Procss Presentation

  NJDHSS Inspection Process Presentation.....
  
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Recent Message Board Posts

• Website Upgrades

  Website Upgrades

  The NJAASC.ORG website has been updated with a new design. Also, when viewing a message board post, there is a new button to print the question and a.....
  
  Last updated on:9/3/2010
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• REMINDER

  REMINDER

  In conversation with a doctor the other day (who goes to another center), I learned that there are still OON centers (in the NJAASC) that ARE NOT send.....
  
  Last updated on:9/2/2010
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• NEW DOBI PIP CLARIFICATIONS

  NEW DOBI PIP CLARIFICATIONS

  DOBI just came out with some clarifications about the new regulations and ODSs.
  Everyone should read and print this out.
  Go to: NJ DOBI
  
  Last updated on:9/1/2010
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• Discharge Summary

  Discharge Summary

  We are trying to simply the process for Discharge Summaries. If anyone is willing to share their process or forms it would be much appreciated. We p.....
  
  Last updated on:9/1/2010
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• APPELLATE COURT DECISION

  APPELLATE COURT DECISION

  Appellate Court decision came down today.
  We lost the BrachEichler/Coalitiion/NJAASC/Wayne Surgical lawsuit to force DOBI to stop issuing policie.....
  
  Last updated on:8/26/2010
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Presidents Message - 6/22/2010

Dear Editor,

It’s easy for our attention to be diverted by serious world events – like the terrible oil leak down in the Gulf – but we can’t afford to forget about healthcare topics … because they involve absolutely everyone.

Of particular concern these days is infection control. Whether a surgical procedure is performed in a doctor’s office, a hospital, or an ambulatory surgery center, there’s always a possibility of infection. It’s the responsibility of each medical facility, no matter how large or small, to avoid such.... Click for more

NJAASC Board of Directors

• Larry Trenk   - President
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• Roseanne  Ottaggio   - Secretary/Treasurer
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• Meg  Stagliano   - Board Member
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• Joan Balducci   - Board Member
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• Enza  Guagenti   - Board Member
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• Bonnie Brady   - Board Member
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• Sharon  Demato   - Immediate Past-President
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• Linda Bartolo   - Executive Director
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Next NJAASC Event

Membership Committee Meeting - 9/21/2010