Member Focus

Focus on Members

Focus on Members

Member Focus

Member Focus invites ASCA members to express their views on key ASC issues. Share your perspective with your colleagues and get to know your peers in the ASC community.

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Melinda Vance, RN, CASC

Melinda Vance

Title: Georgia Regional Director of Clinical Services
Facility Name: Surgical Investors & Advisors
City: Alpharetta
State: Georgia
Length of time your facility has been an ASCA member: Five or more years

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What is your policy on patients who come in with a Mediport?
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Our staff is not allowed to access a Mediport.

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What documents do you keep in your employee files?
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Our staff and credentialing files are stored electronically in SCT|CoreCompli. The records include: orientation checklist, employment application, resume, reference verification, onboarding new hire form, copy of I-9 form (and separate), background check, drug screen, offer letter, job description, employee handbook acknowledgement, confidentiality and compliance/HIPAA agreement, benefits details, company email, primary source license lookup (if applicable), OIG, SAM, BLS, ACLS, PALs (if applicable), and certification/diploma. We also have a separate health-related file that includes QuantiFERON, Hep B, COVID-19 and flu statuses.

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