Tuesday · August 4

Welcome to the EDUCATION Lounge

Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Education is one of the most valuable benefits of ASCA membership. Whether you're attending the Annual Conference, participating in a live webinar, exploring on-demand education or using benchmarking data to strengthen your ASC, ASCA provides the resources you need to stay informed and prepared.

Today, we're celebrating the many ways ASCA supports your professional growth—and we're excited to share a special Member Appreciation Week announcement.

🏆 Yesterday's Winners

Congratulations to everyone who played Monday's games in the Welcome Lounge! Here's a look at yesterday's winners.

"Ready for Our Orlando Challenge?" Trivia

Prize: $10 Gift Card

Annette Allen Bend Surgery Center
Marcie Cleveland Surgery Center of Athens
Nate Kalkwarf Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center
Ashley Karathanasis Lexington Clinic
Dawn Schwichtenberg Advanced Surgery Center of Central Iowa

Memory Game

Prize: ASCA 2027 Conference & Expo Registration

Tatiana Giardiello Musculoskeletal Ambulatory Surgery Center
Jina Morrone Mon Health Center for Outpatient Surgery
Sandy Schlee Menomonee Falls Ambulatory Surgery Center
Nichole Zwick The Surgery Center

🚨 Member Appreciation Week Exclusive

Ready for Today's Reveal?

Your exclusive Member Appreciation Week surprise is waiting.

A Message from Elisa Auguste, Administrator, Precision Care Surgery Center

ASCA 2027 Conference & Expo, March 31 – April 3

The ASCA 2027 is the premier educational event for the ambulatory surgery community. From nationally recognized speakers and continuing education to hands-on learning and peer networking, the conference delivers practical insights you can apply as soon as you return to your ASC.

Learn More

Virtual Education

The conference is four days — but your education doesn't have to stop there. Throughout the year, ASCA offers webinars, on-demand education and resources designed to help you navigate an ever-changing healthcare landscape.

Explore Virtual Education

Meet Today's Featured Member

Each day during Member Appreciation Week, we're highlighting an ASCA member whose story reflects the strength of our community.

Discover why they chose ASCA, how membership has supported their ASC, and what advice they would share with fellow members.

Elisa Auguste, CASC

Administrator
Precision Care Surgery Center
East Setauket, New York

Member for: Four years

Do you offer incentives to RNs who work longer days, more than 9-10 hours?

We use flexible scheduling to accommodate our clinical staff. Staff members work varying shift lengths — longer shifts some days, shorter on others — allowing them to complete their 40 hours in as few as four days when possible. We also provide one-time bonuses for shifts that run significantly longer than scheduled.

With summer in full swing, how do you handle overlapping time-off requests?

We maintain open communication about scheduling and encourage staff to coordinate vacation dates with their team, including management, to minimize overlaps. When vacation overlaps occur, we arrange temporary staffing solutions through per diem or agency personnel to ensure adequate coverage.

Discover Orlando

Get ready to experience one of America's most exciting destinations.

From world-famous attractions and exceptional dining to vibrant entertainment and endless opportunities to explore, Orlando offers something for everyone. Whether you're extending your stay or making it all about the conference, you'll discover why millions of visitors choose Orlando each year.

Explore Orlando

🎁 Grand Prize Hint #2

Our grand prize will help one lucky member experience the excitement of Orlando in a whole new way.

Today's Hint: "Every great adventure begins with a destination... and this week's journey is taking us somewhere unforgettable."

Today's Challenge

Think you know Orlando?

Test your knowledge with today's Orlando Trivia Challenge and see how many questions you can answer correctly before heading to tomorrow's lounge.

Official Game Rules