Introducing Catalyst ASC Management System
Feb 27
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As a former Critical Care & Flight Nurse, I am accustomed to clear & concise communication, precise planning, operational readiness, and situational awareness. I know firsthand the critical importance of having the right tools & systems in place for a successful Mission – the reason we would extensively plan, train, check & recheck our gear, and drill, drill, drill.
When stepped into my first role as an independent Surgery Center Administrator, I was surprised by the lack of any comprehensive ASC management system akin to the instruments and protocols I relied on in the air. After a few months, I came to grips with the fact I was flying blind: unsure of our trajectory, attitude, altitude, fuel levels, or operational readiness for the critical mission ahead.
Worse yet, I was an inexperienced ASC pilot and failed to understand that getting my initial State License & Accreditation was merely the starting point of the Mission & miles from actually completing it.
Even experienced ASC operators can become overwhelmed & distracted with the many details, rules, regulations & requirements when opening and managing and ASC. Left unaddressed & unmanaged, these “details” can quickly pile up creating massive risks for the ASC including loss of licensure, licensing fines, loss of accreditation & CMS participation, inefficient operations, and a compromised bottom line. In addition to putting the ASC at risk for the reasons above, Operations can many times effectively paralyze an Administrator, shifting his focus away from driving growth, recruiting physicians, existing physician satisfaction, reducing costs, and driving overall ASC profitability.
Recognizing all this, I began designing & building Catalyst ASC Management System™ – an answer to the many common yet difficult-to-solve ASC ops problems we’ve all seen across the ASC industry. Much like the substrates in a chemical reaction, Catalyst seamlessly integrates/unlocks existing ASC data systems, providing a robust platform for administrators, Physician owners, nursing directors, materials managers, safety officers, and other key stakeholders to Align their efforts and optimize the ASC for success.
Catalyst digitizes & transforms the ASC development and management arena:
Helps the Administrator focus on ASC Strategy, Growth & Partnerships: Visual dashboards, automated workflows, and KPI’s help ASC Leaders streamline compliance activities & operations enabling administrators more time to focus on partnerships and growth.
Replaces Standalone Programs/Subscriptions: Say goodbye to the expense & hassle of managing multiple standalone software programs and subscriptions—Catalyst offers a comprehensive solution.
Organizational Knowledge Retention: Catalyst captures and centralizes critical institutional knowledge, ensuring continuity even as staff turnover occurs in key positions like Admin, Safety Officer, and Director of Nursing.
Cloud-Based Accessibility: Accessible anytime, anywhere, Catalyst's cloud-based platform offers unparalleled flexibility, customization, and accessibility on any device. Need board minutes from last year? Are the staff files ready for survey? How is Dr. A doing compared to budget? Is the Joint Commission coming soon? Do we have a Policy for that? Am I set with Credentialing? What’s the State reg say? Survey just walked in – are we ready?
Binders in the ASC?: Remember Doc from Back to the Future? “Roads? Where we’re going there won’t be any roads.” We feel the same way about ‘analog’ ASC Binders. Get your recycle bin out! Catalyst is a digital transformation from binders to a system that doesn't just act as a repository, it notifies you when action is required so that you don't have to wonder if your binders are all complete.
Delivers visual oversight for leaders managing multiple sites: An RVP's dream...trust but verify...Catalyst consolidates all of your centers' dashboards and KPIs graphically displayed in one location, with the detailed data accessible by clicking the graph.
Our goal at Align is to provide you with the right combination of advice, leadership, management, & technology to help you build and grow your ASC business.
Align your ASC today @ www.AlignASC.com