Abstract
ASC patients are anesthetized and their physical mobility is impaired, so they would be unable to escape from a dangerous situation such as a fire. Surgical procedure sites and fields are ripe for an unwanted, unexpected fire. Because all three basic elements necessary for combustion are present—fuel, oxygen, and an ignition source (often lasers)—a flash fire can occur unexpectedly during a critical procedure. All ASCs serving Medicare beneficiaries must be certified by the Medicare program, and are inspected or “surveyed” for compliance with fire and life safety codes. The objective of this guidebook is to provide a basic understanding of the overall fire and life safety code requirements for staff members of ambulatory surgery centers. The information and templates will provide an understanding and tools to help prepare for inspections and surveys.
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