Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Pac (ASCAPAC) issued the following announcement on Oct. 1
ASCA's online Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey provides valuable quality and performance data about your ASC that you can compare with other participating ASCs.
It features a streamlined, quick-to-complete survey design; easy-to-read reports that allow for quick comparisons between your ASC and national and specialty trends; and dynamic filtering capabilities that allow you to focus on the information most relevant to your facility.
The survey was designed by ASC benchmarking experts and based on feedback from ASCA members. Participation is open to all ASCs. ASCA members save $150 on survey subscriptions.
The 2021 survey includes several new features, including free access to the new ASCA e-booklet Benchmarking Basics for ASCs: A How-to Guide for Improving Your ASC.
Purchase 2021 Survey Subscription
2021 Benchmarking Survey
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Survey content areas:
- Overall Reporting
- Volume
- Quality
- Operational Measures
- Outcomes
- Complications
- Staffing
- Financial
- Specialty Reporting
- Total Joint Procedures* (new in 2020)
- Complex Spine Procedures* (new in 2020)
- Ophthalmology Procedures (new in 2021)
New in 2021:
Benchmarking Basics for ASCs
Subscribers to the 2021 survey receive free access to Benchmarking Basics for ASCs, a how-to guide for using benchmarking to improve your ASC’s operations and performance.
This short electronic publication provides an overview of benchmarking in the ASC setting and offers valuable insights and guidance from ASC benchmarking experts. Complete with sample templates and real-life case studies, the booklet will assist you in developing and implementing a successful benchmarking program in your ASC.
Benchmarking Basics for ASCs is only available to survey subscribers. It cannot be purchased as a standalone item.
Additional information and instructions for accessing the publication will be available in early 2021.
Specialty-Specific Ophthalmology Section
The 2021 survey includes a new specialty-specific ophthalmology section. This allows ASCs to submit, filter and benchmark data specifically for ophthalmology procedures.
Subscribe to the 2021 Survey
Purchase your Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey subscription today to keep your facility on track for success in 2021 and beyond.
ASCA Member Price: $349 (savings of $150)
Nonmember Price: $499
Purchase 2021 Subscription
Use the button above to subscribe online by credit card or check. To subscribe via mail, download the benchmarking subscription form.
NOTE TO 2020 SUBSCRIBERS: Survey subscriptions are for one year only; you will need to purchase a new subscription to participate in 2021.
Survey Schedule
Below are the data submission periods and dates the reports will be available for the survey:
Reporting PeriodData Submission PeriodReports Available
| First Quarter (Q1) | April 1 – April 30 | May 15 |
| Second Quarter (Q2) | July 1 – July 31 | August 15 |
| Third Quarter (Q3) | October 1 – October 31 | November 15 |
| Fourth Quarter (Q4) | January 1 – January 31 | February 15 |
To get started with ASCA's Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey, review the Quick Start Guide and watch the Overview and Demo video.
Questions?
If you have questions about ASCA's Clinical & Operational Benchmarking Survey or the online subscription process, please email ASCA at asc@ascassociation.org or call our Member Services team at 703.836.8808.
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