# Episode 267 - Latest News, Instrument Decontamination and IFUs, and Focus on Implementing EHR with Daren Smith for SIS - January 13, 2026

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Published: 2026-01-19T12:41:40+00:00
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In this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the industry. Instrument Decontamination and in our focus segment we discuss Balancing Physician Satisfaction with Patient Safety Through EHR Hard Stop Optimization This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, Notes and Resources from this Episode: VMG health survey AAC Leader Expectations for 2026 https://1863187.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/1863187/VMG%20Health%20ASC%20Leader%20Expectations%20for%202026%20Survey.pdf Beckers- Red flags in Hospital/ASC Joint Ventures https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/red-flags-to-watch-in-asc-hospital-joint-ventures/?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E Prepare for the CAIP Exam with our 2 day On-Demand Virtual Conference: Infection Control 101 – Training for Infection Control Coordinators in ASCs (September 2024 Recording) Infection Control 201 – Advanced Training for Infection Control Coordinators (September 2024 Recording) INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! https://conferences.asc-central.com/ Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including acc…

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