Ohio Association of Ambulatory

“Under the terms of the association management agreement between oaasc and select association management (sam), executive management and administration, meeting and exhibit management, membership and computerized file maintenance, society headquarters, office management, admistrative services, financial management services, newsletter management and production and management of the organization's public relations programs were provided to oaasc by sac. Heidi moss, the organization's executive director, is compensated by sam.”

“Any member operating an ambulatory surgery center (asc) in a particular region may nominate one or more individuals associated with that member or another member operating an asc in the same region as a candidate for a position on the board of trustees for that geographic region to be filled by the members at an annual meeting of the members by presenting a petition to the secretary of the assocation at least thirty days before the annual meeting at which such position is to be filled. In addition, any member may nominate one or more individuals associated with that member or another member as a candidate for an at-large position on the board of trustees to be filled by the members at an annual meeting of the members by presenting a petition to the secretary of the association at least thirty days before the annual meeting at which such position is to be filled. The nominating committee then reviews all candidates along with their qualifications, conflicts of interest and any additional information that may be applicable to their nominated position as a trustee by selecting from the list of individuals nominated by the members for each region or at-large position. The nominating committee shall develop a slate of candidates consisting of one candidate for each trustee position to be filled. The slate of candidates will be submitted to the members for their approval at the annual meeting of members. Ballots will be emailed to members who are unable to attend the meeting for their vote.”

“The only decision of the governing body that is subject to approval by members are amendments to the bylaws. Any amendment to the bylaws must be approved by 50% of the organizational membership.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm. Once completed, a copy of the form 990 is given to all board members for review.”

“Prior to undertaking their role with the ohio association of ambulatory surgery centers, and annually thereafter, all trustees, officers and committee members must complete a confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement. This agreement will list those organizations deemed competitive and conflicting by the board of trustees and will require the disclosure to the board of trustees of any situation which the trustee, officer or committee member has a conflict of interest or duality of interest that could possibly cause that person to act in other than the best interest of the association.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The mission of the ohio association of ambulatory surgery centers is to enhance the quality of care in ohio ambulatory surgery centers, provide legislative and regulatory representation for ambulatory surgery centers and to advocate their interests and those of their patients. The association promotes public awareness of ambulatory surgery centers, acts as spokesperson and representative to present the views of ambulatory surgery centers in appropriate forums. The association encourages high standards of professional conduct by organizations providing ambulatory surgical care and provides opportunities for members to enhance their ambulatory surgical care practices and methods. The association supports members in their expanding roles and responsibilties in meeting community health needs, promotes effectivess and efficiency through professional development, exchange of ideas and leadership. The association conducts and promotes education, research and collection of other information relating to the ambulatory surgical field.”