Entries by Laurie Daniels

Sterile Processing Technician

POSITION:                                         Sterile Processing Tech FTE:                                                   1.0 (8 hour shifts M-F) Benefit Eligible DEPARTMENT:                                  Operating Room QUALIFICATIONS:                            Preferred: 1-2 years prior experience in SPD. Required: Current Sterile Processing Certification or completion of certification within the first 6 months of […]

High Pointe Surgery Center Participates in Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety

The Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) is a statewide patient safety coalition founded in 2000. MAPS members include more than 50 public-private health care organizations, including strategic partners such as the Minnesota Hospital Association, Minnesota Medical Association, Minnesota Department of Health, Stratis Health and Minnesota Medical Insurance Exchange (MMIC) Group. High Pointe Surgery Center […]

Ambulatory Surgery Centers Are Committed to High Quality, Cost-Effective Care

ASC’s save Medicare $2,000,000,000 (2 billion) annually by providing low-cost services. By shifting just half of all eligible outpatient surgeries to the ASC setting, Medicare could save an additional $2,300,000,000 (2.3 billion) annually. ASC’s save Medicare beneficiaries an average of 56% of their coinsurance.* The quality of care, partnered with the lower costs provide both […]

High Pointe Surgery Center Completes Renovation of Facility

High Pointe Surgery Center completed a year-long construction project in March 2012. The enhancements to the facility include enhanced privacy in every patient room, an additional surgical suite, more comfortable waiting area for families, and many other aesthetic upgrades to create a calm, relaxing surgical experience for patients.

High Pointe Surgery Center Performs First Outpatient Knee Replacement

High Pointe Surgery Center, a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center (ASC), located in Lake Elmo, MN, is celebrating their first ever outpatient knee replacement being completed at the center. The Center’s goal is to deliver an exceptional care experience that is uniquely tailored to the patient’s needs. High Pointe was able to deliver on this promise […]