This podcast is brought to you by ASC Support, a division of Custom Surgical Partners, Inc., and is hosted by Tina DiMarino, DNP. The content is designed for ASC Leadership, Nurse Managers, and employees of surgery centers or office-based surgery suites. This content will cover high level issues affecting the industry as well as the ”in the weeds” topics of daily operations within a center. We aim to cover interesting and difficult topics that will deliver pearls and best practices to help make the job more enjoyable.
Operationally Speaking for ASC Leadership
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This podcast is brought to you by ASC Support, a division of Custom Surgical Partners, Inc., and is hosted by Tina DiMarino, DNP. The content is designed for ASC Leadership, Nurse Managers, and employees of surgery centers or office-based surgery suites. This content will cover high level issues affecting the industry as well as the ”in the weeds” topics of daily operations within a center. We aim to cover interesting and difficult topics that will deliver pearls and best practices to help make the job more enjoyable.
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
ASC Accreditation: Avoiding Infection Control Citations l Custom Surgical Partners, Inc.
<p>In this episode of Operationally Speaking, host Tina sits down with Jeremy Gibson-Rowark, a Standards and Application Interpretation Specialist at DNV. Moving past the old "compliance police" mindset, Jeremy shares how DNV utilizes a collaborative, tailored approach to healthcare accreditation, particularly within the rapidly growing Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) market.The discussion dives deep into the realities behind infection control citations, the necessity of treatings risk assessments as living documents, and the hidden operational pressures that lead to survey non-conformances. Jeremy also outlines the critical importance of adhering strictly to Manufacturers' Instructions for Use (IFUs) in sterile processing departments, the risks of using shortened cycles for inventory management, and how organizations can leverage DNV’s specialized certifications to build a proactive culture of patient safety.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and Jeremy’s Background at DNV01:26 – DNV’s Deeming Authority and Expansion into the ASC Market02:59 – From OR Nurse to Surveyor: Clinical Interpretation Roles03:47 – The Collaborative Survey Approach vs. Traditional Accreditation05:20 – Building a "Just Culture" and Partnership for Patient Safety07:46 – Unpacking Infection Control Citations and Data Since 200909:47 – How Shifting Patient Demographics and Complexities Impact Data13:44 – Resource Allocation Challenges and Diversification of Roles in ASCs16:42 – The Core of Compliance: Keeping Your Risk Assessment Proactive22:29 – Cross-Training and Budgeting for End-of-Life Equipment26:42 – Operational Hurdling: Environmental Services and Terminal Cleaning Training28:23 – Disinfectant Dwell Times vs. Fast Room Turnover Pressures30:43 – The IFU Conundrum: Navigating Manufacturers' Instructions for Use33:00 – Managing Multiple Instrument Manufacturers and Varying Dry Times37:15 – Risk Assessing Older Instrumentation Without Available IFUs39:44 – Ophthalmology Challenges: Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) vs. Inventory Management42:45 – Chemical and Detergent Risks in Ophthalmic Instrument Reprocessing44:44 – Specialized DNV Certifications for Sterile Processing and Infection Control47:26 – Outro and Accessing DNV Resources for Non-DNV Accredited FacilitiesLearn more about Custom Surgical Partners, Inc. below!Website - https://www.customsurgicalconsultants.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CustomSurgical/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-surgical/</p>
June 23, 2026
ASC Leadership - How to Drive Culture & Patient Safety l Custom Surgical Partners, Inc.
<p>In this episode of Operationally Speaking, we sit down with award-winning ASC administrator Beth Russell of the Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic. Beth shares her journey from bedside surgical tech to managing multiple surgery centers and hospital orthopedic departments.We dive deep into the philosophy that has driven her centers to win the Leapfrog Top ASC award for five consecutive years: putting your people first. Beth explains how transparency, celebrating your team, and fostering an environment of trust can improve staff retention and, ultimately, patient care. Whether you are a new manager or a seasoned administrator, this conversation provides actionable "pearls" on driving culture, improving communication, and creating a workplace where your team truly wants to be.Timestamps0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome0:47 Beth Russell’s Career Journey: From Surgical Tech to Corporate Leadership2:37 Achieving Leapfrog Success: The Importance of Staff Culture3:51 Philosophy: Putting People First to Drive Patient Outcomes5:37 Strategies for Transparency and Open-Door Management6:24 Celebrating the Team: Small Gestures with Big Impact7:38 Building Trust in New Leadership Roles9:50 Retention Pearls: Using Social Media to Showcase Camaraderie12:17 Balancing Business Dashboards with Staff Touchpoints14:51 Handling Difficult Situations and Cultural Fit17:44 The Power of Communication and Problem Solving22:15 Final Takeaways: Building Cohesiveness Through Basic PrinciplesLearn more about Custom Surgical Partners, Inc. below!Website - https://www.customsurgicalconsultants.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CustomSurgical/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-surgical/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/customsurgicalpartners/</p>
June 16, 2026
Meet Tina: From Bedside Nurse to Premier ASC Industry Leader l Custom Surgical Partners, Inc.
<p>In this special flip-the-script episode of Operationally Speaking, we are changing things up! Usually, our host is the one asking the questions, but today, our producer Zach Shull steps out from behind the scenes to interview the driving force behind Custom Surgical Partners.Tune in as Tina shares her incredible journey through the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and office-based surgery space. From starting out as a bedside nurse to becoming a clinical geek with a doctorate, an MBA, and multiple industry integrations under her belt, Tina opens up about her career, her passion for free healthcare education, and her personal life as a proud mom and grandmother.Whether you are a surgeon, nurse manager, administrator, or surgical tech, this episode delivers inspiring leadership advice, a look into the nationwide growth of Custom Surgical Partners, and a blueprint for what it takes to level up your career.Timestamps0:00 - Welcome to a Different Kind of Episode!0:41 - Meet Your Producer: Zach Shull & ConnectMe Marketing1:35 - Flipping the Script: Interviewing Tina2:15 - Tina’s Journey: From Bedside Nursing to the ASC World3:38 - A Geek for School: Degrees, Leadership, and Continuous Learning6:14 - Balancing a Growing Career and Raising a Family7:02 - Transitioning from Center Management to Consulting8:32 - The Value of Having Worked Every Role in an ASC9:21 - The Evolution of Custom Surgical Partners & Nationwide Growth12:51 - Overview of Services: Development, Compliance, and Management14:42 - ASC Online Courses & Leadership Education15:23 - Why We Started the Operationally Speaking Podcast17:36 - Who is This Podcast For? 19:43 - How We Pick Episode Topics & Upcoming Mailbag Segments22:50 - Behind the Scenes: Disney, Family, and Beach Vacations25:27 - Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders: "Be Fearless"27:46 - Connect with Us and Subscribe!Learn more about Custom Surgical Partners, Inc. below!Website - https://www.customsurgicalconsultants.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CustomSurgical/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-surgical/</p>
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