Mini Risk Management in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

The following Mini Risk Management in Ambulatory Surgery Centers is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on identifying, assessing, controlling, and monitoring risks within ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to reduce preventable harm and strengthen patient safety systems.

What you will learn:

• Core principles of risk management in ambulatory surgery centers

• Common areas of exposure including clinical decision-making, medication safety, infection prevention, equipment readiness, and communication

• Methods for early risk detection such as near-miss reporting and safety walk-rounds

• Practical control strategies including written protocols, staff drills, and medication safeguards

• Leadership responsibilities and the role of continuous monitoring and reporting in safety improvement

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 10 min.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of CMS, AHRQ, CDC, OSHA, and FDA (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by CMS, AHRQ, CDC, OSHA, FDA, or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2026 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.