The ASC Store
Books, references & tools for surgery center teams
A curated shelf from Eden Group Development — John Goehle's own books alongside the professional references, code books, and compliance tools we recommend for the people who run ambulatory surgery centers.
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Written by John Goehle
The books ASC leaders keep on the desk
John Goehle, MBA, CASC has spent decades inside ambulatory surgery centers. These are his working references for survey readiness, governance, and the CMS regulations — available now on Amazon, with fully revised 2026 editions on the way.
The Survey Guide for ASCs
The industry's most trusted tool for preparing for CMS Medicare surveys — every Condition for Coverage with the rule, the interpretive guideline, and a plain-language Author's Note. The fully revised 2026 Edition is coming soon.
Ambulatory Surgery Center Governance
A practical guide to the duties of the governing body and the regulations behind Medicare certification — the companion to the Survey Guide. A fully updated Second Edition is coming soon.
Operations & Leadership
Running and leading the center
Broader references on developing, managing, and leading an ambulatory surgery center — good next reads for administrators, directors of nursing, and owners.
Developing & Managing Ambulatory Surgery Centers
A well-known, practitioner-written overview of building and operating an ASC — from de novo development through day-to-day management.
View on AmazonPerioperative Nurse Manager & Leadership Titles
Leadership and management titles for OR and perioperative nurse leaders stepping into director-level roles.
Browse on AmazonHealthcare Quality & Patient Safety
References on QAPI, patient safety, and quality improvement that map directly to the ASC Conditions for Coverage.
Browse on AmazonStandards & Infection Prevention
The standards surveyors expect you to know
The recognized clinical and facility standards that ASC survey findings are so often written against. Search links land on the current edition.
AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
The perioperative standard of practice referenced across sterile processing, environment of care, and safe surgery.
Browse on AmazonAPIC Text of Infection Control & Epidemiology
The core infection-prevention reference for the ASC infection preventionist and QAPI program.
Browse on AmazonFGI Guidelines — Outpatient Facilities
The design-and-construction standard for outpatient and surgical facilities, cited in life-safety and physical-environment reviews.
Browse on AmazonCoding, Billing & Reimbursement
The annual code books your business office needs
The current-year code sets and reimbursement references for ASC billing and coding staff. Search links resolve to the latest edition each year.
CPT Professional Edition
The official CPT code set, updated annually — the backbone of surgical and procedural coding.
Browse on AmazonHCPCS Level II
The Level II code set for supplies, drugs, and devices billed alongside ASC procedures.
Browse on AmazonICD-10-CM Code Book
The diagnosis code set, refreshed each October — essential for clean claims and medical necessity.
Browse on AmazonSurvey Readiness & Compliance Tools
The everyday gear that keeps you survey-ready
Practical, non-clinical items ASC teams commonly keep on hand for documentation, storage monitoring, and safety compliance. These are product categories on Amazon — pick the model that fits your center.
Medication Fridge Temperature Data Loggers
Continuous temperature logging with min/max alarms for medication and supply refrigerators — the documentation surveyors ask to see.
Browse on AmazonLabel Makers
For dated, legible labeling of medications, supplies, and storage areas in line with your policies.
Browse on AmazonHeavy-Duty Binders & Tab Dividers
Build survey binders and policy-and-procedure manuals your team can actually pull from on survey day.
Browse on AmazonEmergency Eyewash Stations
Eyewash equipment for areas where staff handle chemicals and high-level disinfectants, per your safety plan.
Browse on AmazonSharps Disposal Containers
OSHA-style sharps containers and wall brackets for procedure and recovery areas.
Browse on AmazonEmergency & Crash Cart Supplies
Cart organizers, tamper-evident locks, and logs to keep your emergency equipment check-ready.
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