Quality Program Structure in ASCs 

MNASCA provided a practical panel discussion on June 26 focused on how ambulatory surgery centers structure, manage, and strengthen their quality programs.

This session featured real-world insight from ASC leaders on quality program oversight, committee structure, regulatory drivers, physician engagement, data collection, QAPI frameworks, benchmarking, and quality improvement studies. Panelists shared what has worked well, lessons learned, common challenges, and practical strategies members can apply within their own facilities.

Discussion topics included:

• Quality program structure and oversight
• Key participants and roles
• Physician engagement strategies
• Metrics, data collection, and reporting
• PI/QAPI framework and benchmarking
• Quality improvement study examples
• Common challenges and lessons learned

Featured speakers:

Kelsey Bumgardner, MBA, RN
Director of Quality and Outcomes
MNGI Digestive Health 

Kerrie Whiting, RN, BSN
ASC Quality Program Manager
Revo Health

Angie Kalata, RN, RT(R)
Operating Room Nurse Manager
Allina Health Surgery Center- Vadnais Heights