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 by John Goehle

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 by John Goehle

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.

ASC Management

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.

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Perioperative Leadership

Perioperative Nurse Manager & Leadership Titles

Leadership and management titles for OR and perioperative nurse leaders stepping into director-level roles.

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Quality & Safety

Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety

References on QAPI, patient safety, and quality improvement that map directly to the ASC Conditions for Coverage.

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Standards & 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.

Perioperative

AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice

The perioperative standard of practice referenced across sterile processing, environment of care, and safe surgery.

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Infection Prevention

APIC Text of Infection Control & Epidemiology

The core infection-prevention reference for the ASC infection preventionist and QAPI program.

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Facility Design

FGI Guidelines — Outpatient Facilities

The design-and-construction standard for outpatient and surgical facilities, cited in life-safety and physical-environment reviews.

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Coding, 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

CPT Professional Edition

The official CPT code set, updated annually — the backbone of surgical and procedural coding.

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HCPCS

HCPCS Level II

The Level II code set for supplies, drugs, and devices billed alongside ASC procedures.

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ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Code Book

The diagnosis code set, refreshed each October — essential for clean claims and medical necessity.

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Survey 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.

Storage Monitoring

Medication Fridge Temperature Data Loggers

Continuous temperature logging with min/max alarms for medication and supply refrigerators — the documentation surveyors ask to see.

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Labeling

Label Makers

For dated, legible labeling of medications, supplies, and storage areas in line with your policies.

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Policy Manuals

Heavy-Duty Binders & Tab Dividers

Build survey binders and policy-and-procedure manuals your team can actually pull from on survey day.

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Safety Compliance

Emergency Eyewash Stations

Eyewash equipment for areas where staff handle chemicals and high-level disinfectants, per your safety plan.

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Sharps Safety

Sharps Disposal Containers

OSHA-style sharps containers and wall brackets for procedure and recovery areas.

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Emergency Readiness

Emergency & Crash Cart Supplies

Cart organizers, tamper-evident locks, and logs to keep your emergency equipment check-ready.

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