07/26/2022

ASC-20 Deadline is August 15th, August is National ASC Month!

First ASC-20 Data Submission Deadline is August 15

The first quarterly data submission deadline for ASC-20: COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among HCP [Health Care Personnel] measure is August 15, 2022. ASCs report ASC-20 data through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Healthcare Personnel Safety (HPS) Component. Surgery centers must pick at least one week each month for data collection to be submitted for a quarter at a time. Before data can be entered, a facility must have 1) an active NHSN account, and 2) an NHSN Facility Administrator (FA) with a current Secure Access Management Services (SAMS) security profile. Please read ASCA’s Digital Debut piece on ASC-20 for more information on NHSN enrollment and data submission. If you have questions regarding NHSN training, enrollment, and submission, email NHSN.

National ASC Month is Coming in August! Plan a Congressional Visit!

Did you know that August is National ASC Month?  This is a great time to plan a center visit with your Congressional Representatives to highlight our industry!  Tours can be planned in person, or virtually and are a great way to build relationships with these important figures.  The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) has many resources to help you plan your event, so we hope you consider hosting a visit.  If you are interested and would like ASCA’s assistance, please complete the Facility Tour Interest Form or visit ASCA’s facility tour webpage for more information.