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Fortunately, some changes to how you approach patient charting can help.  [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-best-organize-patient-charts-in-ambulatory-surgery) [![iStock-489341888](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-489341888.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/4-ways-to-be-a-nurse-leader-in-a-surgical-facility-without-the-title) 10.21.2019[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [4 Ways to be a Nurse Leader in a Surgical Facility Without the Title](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/4-ways-to-be-a-nurse-leader-in-a-surgical-facility-without-the-title) Nurses at every level of the care continuum must be leaders. Showing leadership doesn’t only help your department run smoothly, but it also improves communication and patient outcomes. This post explores four strategies every nurse can use to can show leadership qualities—no matter your title. 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This post explores four strategies that can place safety at the forefront of your ASC’s patient care culture. [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-every-asc-nurse-can-create-a-culture-of-patient-safety) [![Screen Shot 2019-09-18 at 4.56.48 PM](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-09-18%20at%204.56.48%20PM.png)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/top-5-security-questions-to-consider-when-choosing-ambulatory-software) 09.23.2019[Eric Akstin](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/eric-akstin) ## [Top 5 Security Questions to Consider When Choosing Ambulatory Software](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/top-5-security-questions-to-consider-when-choosing-ambulatory-software) [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/top-5-security-questions-to-consider-when-choosing-ambulatory-software) [![Screen Shot 2019-08-12 at 11.12.02 AM](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-08-12%20at%2011.12.02%20AM.png)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/what-you-didnt-know-you-needed-to-outsource-in-your-ambulatory-surgery-center-asc) 09.16.2019[Stephen Earnhart](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/stephen-earnhart) ## [What You Didn't Know You Needed to Outsource in Your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/what-you-didnt-know-you-needed-to-outsource-in-your-ambulatory-surgery-center-asc) Well, we all do it. Some more than others; some do it all the time, others, just a few times per month. After awhile, you want to do it all the time – and that is when you open yourself up for disappointment. [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/what-you-didnt-know-you-needed-to-outsource-in-your-ambulatory-surgery-center-asc) [![iStock-1039315458](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-1039315458.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/budget-bloat-in-your-asc) 09.11.2019[Stephen Earnhart](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/stephen-earnhart) ## [Budget Bloat in Your ASC](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/budget-bloat-in-your-asc) [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/budget-bloat-in-your-asc) [![nurseses speaking in hallway](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/nurseses%20speaking%20in%20hallway.png)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/emerald-coast-surgery-center-improves-pre-admission-process) 09.05.2019[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [Emerald Coast Surgery Center Improves Pre-admission Process](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/emerald-coast-surgery-center-improves-pre-admission-process) [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/emerald-coast-surgery-center-improves-pre-admission-process) [![iStock-1165860620](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-1165860620.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/fall-makeover-time-for-you-ambulatory-surgery-center) 09.03.2019[Stephen Earnhart](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/stephen-earnhart) ## [Fall Makeover Time for Your Ambulatory Surgery Center](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/fall-makeover-time-for-you-ambulatory-surgery-center) Well, it looks like the summer’s back has been broken. 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