Updated 10/07/2021
Masks are mandated for all visitors.

We are discontinuing temperature checking for patients. COVID-19 tests still may be required if you are experiencing symptoms. We will continue limiting people with our surgical patients to 1 adult with an adult patient. We understand there may be exceptions, this will be handled on a case-by-case basis. For pediatric patients (age 0-18 years), please limit to 2 adults. We will be asking there be no additional children brought to the surgical center during this time.

Thank you for helping provide cloth masks for Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC)!

Below you will find 2 different sets of instructions to guide you in sewing the cloth masks. Choose the layout that works best for you.

Iowa City Ambulatory Surgery Center was just awarded the prestigious CNOR (R) Strong Designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).

This honor is determined on an annual basis and is awarded to facilities in which 50% or more of their full-time nursing staff have achieved CNOR certification and the facility consistently recognizes and rewards nurses who achieved this designation. According to CCI, “Earning the CNOR designation is a mark of distinction and demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest standards in patient safety.”

Additionally, “Research shows nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice. Teams of CNOR-certified nurses who have mastered the standards of perioperative practice have been correlated to improved outcomes in surgical patients. We call that CNOR Strong.”

Care providers have a lot to keep track of these days. There isn’t enough time in the day to give each patient every ounce of thoughtful attention they deserve, and many days it probably feels like you’re running on empty.

The best you can aim to do is provide the best care you can for patients, treat them kindly and with respect, and look for ways to enhance successful outcomes.

Even as a care provider, you are a patient from time to time. When you’re receiving care, however, your experience is probably very different from the experiences of regular patients. Patients don’t have your experience in the world of healthcare, and that can often make their experience receiving care a bit more challenging.

Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) was recently visited by Congressman Loebsack. His visit to Iowa City ASC comes during a time when healthcare is receiving significant attention in the United States. Iowans, like other citizens across the U.S. are concerned about the rising cost of healthcare and what they can do to receive more affordable care. Congressman Loebsack toured Iowa City ASC to learn more about the care offerings at surgical centers, and, more specifically, the outpatient surgical procedures offered at Iowa City ASC

If you suffer from sleep apnea, you know how difficult it can be to get a good night of sleep. Those who struggle with sleep apnea often stop breathing repeatedly throughout the night, hundreds of times even, in some cases. While this makes it incredibly uncomfortable for sleeping, it also starves your body and brain of oxygen. When this happens, you don’t receive the necessary amount of oxygen, making sleep apnea a serious condition.

As a patient, the world of healthcare can be intimidating, and all of your options for care can be overwhelming and a little scary.

When faced with multiple options for your care, it’s difficult to know which route to choose. Following your care provider’s recommendations makes the most sense, since they’re the most knowledgeable about your health.

Take Charge of Your Healthcare

As we’ve previously discussed in our blogs, exercising your patient rights is an important way to engage in your healthcare. Taking charge of your healthcare helps to ensure you are receiving the best care possible.

While this might sound like a good idea to you, if you’re like some patients, you might not be sure how to take charge of your healthcare, though.

In our previous blog we discussed patient rights—your right to choose where and from whom you receive care. These rights are vital to receiving the care you need with dignity and respect, and they can help support you in engaging with your healthcare.

Exercising your rights as a patient is the best way to engage in your care, and engaging in your care is an excellent way to ensure you stay knowledgeable and make informed decisions about your healthcare.