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Axiom Consulting Services

Accreditation
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)



Licensure (State)



Start Ups

 

Accreditation ACS/OBL Hybrid Facilities

 

 

Medicare/CMS Certification

 

 

 Certificate of Need (CON)

Accreditation
Office Based Surgery (OBS)



Infection Control

Ambulatory Surgery Center Start-Ups (ASC)

AXIOM can provide ambulatory surgery center start-ups with a turnkey operation. We can oversee the entire project, from the CON (if required), licensure phases, consultation and selection of an experienced healthcare architectural firm, design consultation, equipment assessment, opening the facility, obtaining Accreditation and Medicare Certification. This approach allows the owners to remain focused on other priorities.

By choosing AXIOM, the organization will have the expertise of people who have had hands on experience in operating successful surgery centers. This cohesiveness brings all the functions together and creates a winning team. Some of the areas include:

  • Maintain regulatory compliance (State and Federal)
  • Policy and procedure development and implementation
  • Governance establishment
  • Credentialing of LIPs
  • Vendor selection assistance
  • Inventory control systems
  • Ancillary services contracting
  • Evaluation and Implementation of ASC software systems
  • Benchmarking like centers
  • Payroll implementation
  • Monthly accounting; financial reporting
  • Accounts payable management
  • Billing/collections for the facility

Currently, and in years to come, ambulatory surgery will be the primary resource for many surgical procedures. Our program allows the owners/decision makers to maintain full control of their surgery center. This model has been proven successful in other organizations. AXIOM’s role is customized to the needs of each organization, which allows the entity to choose the type of services it requires.

 
Certain states require that prior to the construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Center, renovations, or modernization, a Certificate-of-Need (‘CON’) authorization is required. The requirements for each state may be different based on what constitutes the requirements for a CON, such as medical equipment purchases, establishment of new medical/expanded service or a reduction or termination of services, or certain monetary thresholds per capital amount of project. In most instances, the CON process can be cumbersome, with lengthy applications, requirements for supporting documentation, feasibility studies, public hearings, and the final submission to be presented to a board for approval.
We work with a number of groups that will provide you with the expertise you need to successfully compile the data, determine if the data will substantiate the need for a CON and present your CON request to the appropriate authorities.

Each State establishes certain criteria and requirements (rules and regulations) for licensure. AXIOM’s program is designed to assist the organization in preparation for the licensure survey. In some instances, this includes the architectural component as well as the nursing component.

Our program consists of:

  • Developing and implementing Policies and Procedures that meet your State’s licensure rules and regulations. AXIOM believes in customizing these to fit your organization not just a set of boiler plate policies and procedures
  • Implementing tools to comply with monitoring, tracking, benchmarking, performance improvement and various other forms required for licensure
  • Completion of the application for state licensure and submission of supporting documentation as necessary
  • Working with architects and other consultants to coordinate services such as assisting in the design and layout of the facility
  • Create credentialing protocols, perform credentialing function (if needed) and train staff on credentialing procedures
  • Inservice and education of staff and leadership
  • Formation of organizational structure and governance
  • Direct and coordinate organizations meetings – Quality, Medical Executive and Board (leadership)
  • Evaluation of staffing requirements, staffing needs, and human resource functions
  • Completing both State and Federal applications as required for certain operational aspects (CLIA, DEA, etc.)

We have found that many organizations find the need to use consulting services to obtain licensure, not because they cannot complete the licensure process themselves, but rather to help expedite the process through established methods. Let AXIOM help your organization get licensed today!!

AXIOM provides experienced professionals who are able to conduct on-site consultation and review of existing infection control practices and programs. Infection Control assessments can include:

  • Overall Infection Control Program Assessment
  • Review of current policies and implementation of new policies and procedures
  • Review of organization’s current Infection Control Plan and Risk Assessment
  • Outbreak investigation
  • Accreditation Standards Compliance relative to Infection Control
  • On-site education and competency training (Infection Control)
  • CMS Infection Control Workbook and Guidelines
  • APIC – Infection Control Guidelines
  • AORN – Infection Control Guidelines

Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) Certification – ASC

CMS standards add another layer of complexity for an organization to achieve. For those entities that choose to become CMS Certified, our goal is to strive to take these standards and apply them to the organization’s current practices. Many organizations feel they are meeting the intent of the standard, yet after being surveyed find out they are deficient. AXIOM’S knowledgeable consultants can guide your organization through each step of the Medicare/CMS Certification process.

 Choose Axiom

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AXIOM is a unique healthcare consulting company that is offers Innovative Healthcare Consulting Solutions throughout the US. Our Company has  over 20 years of servicing existing and start-up Centers. Axiom was founded on the principle that a close client relationship is vital to the success of our clients and the services we provide. The client’s operational concerns, from the most basic to the most complex, deserve personal attention, confidentiality and respect. AXIOM will work closely with you and your staff to develop a mutual understanding of your objectives and plan a dynamic strategy to achieve your specific goals..