Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Empower surgical teams with advanced ASC training solutions

Ambulatory surgery centers require precise, coordinated care. Outpatient surgical care solutions and ambulatory care education help teams stay compliant and deliver consistent, high-quality surgical outcomes across every procedure.

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A unified solution — designed for ASCs

From onboarding and surgical staff development to accurate documentation and intuitive reporting, the Ambulatory Surgery Suite helps ASCs and outpatient surgery centers consistently deliver high-quality care for every procedure. Our unified solution is purpose-built for the pace, precision, and regulatory environment of ambulatory surgery.

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Learner Focused

Equip ASC staff with role-relevant education that strengthens surgical readiness without disrupting busy schedules.

80+ Micro Compliance Courses
Surgical-Specific Courses, Microlearnings, and Cognitive Simulations
Sub-Specialty Training: Orthopedics, Urology, Diagnostic, and Pain Management
700+ CE for Specialty Care, including Perioperative, Ambulatory, and Med/Surgical Care
Surgical CertPrep + Mobile App – CNOR, CPAN
Leader Focused

Give ASC leaders the visibility and control needed to support workforce readiness and consistent surgical performance.

Centralized Management for Org-Wide Training
Monitor & Promote Progress with MyTeam Dashboard
Course Authoring & Uploading
Generate Curated Curriculum Based on Regulations
Monitor OIG, Sanctions, and Exclusions
Author & Validate Skills
Pre-Built Templates for Checklists
Licensed Content from TJC “Big Book of Checklists”

HealthStream solutions for ASCs

We deliver healthcare-specific, scalable solutions for ambulatory surgery centers to reduce costs and maintain patient satisfaction.

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Accelerate ASC team readiness

Reduce ASC onboarding time and improve perioperative role readiness with simulation-rich, standards-aligned training.

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Smarter credentialing, safer care

Automated credentialing and privileging remove administrative barriers, keeping your center compliant and surgeons focused on patients.

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ASC emergency preparedness

Enhance emergency readiness for your ASC staff and maintain compliance through high-frequency, simulation-based resuscitation training.

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Frequently asked questions

Achieving consistent surgical outcomes starts with aligning ASC best practices, staff readiness, and operational efficiency across your centers.

What are the benefits of ambulatory surgery centers vs hospitals?

Ambulatory surgery centers offer a more efficient, cost-effective alternative to hospital-based procedures. Benefits include faster scheduling, lower costs, streamlined workflows, and a more personalized experience—while maintaining high standards for ASC patient safety and outcomes.

What are outpatient surgery trends?

Key ASC surgery trends include continued growth in procedure volume, increased case complexity, and a shift toward value-based care. Ambulatory surgery centers are expanding services and specialties while focusing on efficiency, compliance, and consistent surgical outcomes.

How do ASCs improve patient experience?

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) improve patient experience by offering efficient, specialized outpatient care with less waiting and greater convenience than traditional hospital settings. Their focused teams provide personalized attention, and the streamlined environment often means lower out-of-pocket costs.

What are ASC staff training requirements?

ASC staff training requirements include clinical competency validation, compliance education, and role-specific training aligned with ASC regulatory requirements for CMS. Ongoing education ensures staff remain prepared to deliver safe, high-quality outpatient surgical care.

What are some ASC quality and safety improvement strategies?

Effective ASC quality and safety improvement strategies include standardized training, ongoing competency validation, and data-driven performance monitoring. These approaches help improve ASC patient outcomes while supporting compliance and operational excellence.

How can ASCs improve workflow efficiency?

To improve ASC workflow efficiency, centers must standardize processes, reduce manual tasks, and ensure staff are properly trained for every role. Integrated ASC training solutions and centralized systems help streamline operations and improve coordination across teams.

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A Team Approach to Surgical Orientation

Discover why our program stands out among leading surgical education initiatives through a comprehensive exploration of its unique features. The interdisciplinary approach that integrates insights from various specialties to foster a cohesive, collaborative team environment, the true competency focus that emphasizes real-world skills and critical thinking to ensure your team meets and exceeds competency benchmarks, and the expert-driven content from top subject matter experts who have crafted the program to align with AORN and ASPAN guidelines, ensuring the highest standards in surgical education.

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Why You Should Adopt a Team Approach for Surgical Orientation

Traditional training methods to ensure quality and patient safety during surgeries and perioperative processes may not be the most effective way to train your surgical team, panelists said in a recent webinar we hosted.

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Nursegrid for Surgical Practices: Simplified Shift Management & Optimal Staffing

This is part four in our four-part series, highlighting the unique ways Nursegrid serves different healthcare settings.

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The Risks of Ineffective Core Surgical Training in your Team

Ineffective surgical training increases the clinical and operational risks of healthcare organizations. Clinical risks include increased patient errors, inconsistent surgical quality, poor patient outcomes, and increased surgical infection rates. Operational risks include increased cost, flow inefficiencies, high staff turnover, and negative team dynamics.

Elevate surgical performance & outcomes across your ASCs

Equip ASC teams with the training and confidence they need to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality outpatient surgical care.

HealthStream is here to help you:

  • Support ASC staff development, engagement, and retention
  • Deliver relevant surgical and speciality training that meets teams where they are
  • Manage CMS compliance and regulations from one place
  • Streamline training with greater visibility and intuitive reporting
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