Brooke Day, Administrator at Silver Cross Surgery Center joined the podcast to discuss how the ASC industry is evolving, interesting trends she is following, advice for surgery center administrators, and more.
Summary
Brooke Day Discusses Evolving ASC Industry
In a recent podcast, Brooke Day shared her insights on the evolving ASC industry, interesting trends she is following, and advice for surgery center administrators. Day has been in the ASC industry for 15 years and currently serves as the administrator of Silver Cross Surgery Center in New Lennox, Illinois.
De Novo ASCs with Total Joints Spine and Low Acuity Cases
Day noted that she is following trends such as the emergence of de novo ASCs with total joints spine and a shift in low acuity cases to an office setting. She sees the potential for ASCs to offer more complex procedures as technology and resources continue to advance.
Recruitment and Retention of Top Talent
To recruit and retain top talent, Day believes that offering evening and weekend hours, working towards a work-life balance, building relationships within the team, and having great leadership in key positions are key factors. She also emphasized the importance of hiring experienced nurses when available.
The Future of Healthcare and Physician Data
Day discussed how insurance companies are collecting physician data and how this could shape the future of healthcare. She also explored the potential for telemedicine to direct patients to specialty providers versus primary care physicians acting as gatekeepers.
Building a Great Culture in an ASC
Finally, Day shared tips for building a great culture in an ASC, including team-building activities, setting expectations, and prioritizing communication and collaboration among staff members.
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This episode aired on 09/17/2022 and can be listened here.
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