Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Memos and Publications
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This page includes helpful resources related to ambulatory surgery centers. Publications are files or websites with additional information. Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) numbered memos are documents that deal with:
- Ambulatory surgery center policies.
- Guidelines for ambulatory surgery centers managed by DQA.
- Information and interpretation of federal and state regulations.
Publications
- Pharmacy Newscapsule - Newsletter published regularly by DQA.
- State Operations Manual Appendix L - Guidance for Surveyors: Ambulatory Surgical Centers (PDF) - Find interpretive guidelines on Ambulatory Surgery Centers from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
Memos
Memos from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
View our Memos Library to access a wealth of communications issued by DHS regarding policies and procedures and how they should be put into action.
DQA numbered memos
Select a link to view the memo. You can also view the list of all DQA Memos.
For an official paper copy of any numbered memo, email or write:
- Email dhswebmaildqa@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Mailing address
DQA Administrator's Office201 E. Washington Ave., Room E300Madison, WI 53703
| Memo number | Title | Issue date Sort ascending | Discontinued date | Attachments | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-002 | Fire Watch, Fire Plan, and Fire Reporting Update | ||||
| 20-005 | Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Temporarily Enrolling as a Hospital During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency |