The 2017 Edition of the Industry's most widely respected tool for preparing for Medicare Surveys revised through July 2017. Medicare & Accreditation Surveys are becoming tougher. Understanding the Conditions for Coverage for an ASC as well as how they are interpreted by CMS is critical for ASC leaders. This resource takes the Conditions for Coverage, the Interpretive Guidelines & the Clarifications and presents the information in an easy to read format with extensive cross-referencing and annotations. Also included in the book are copies of the forms used by surveyors, including the new 2016 Emergency Preparedness regulations and Interpretive Guidelines published in 2017. The appendices also include the Interpretive Guidance for surveyors when determining "Immediate Jeopardy" and a copy of Appendix I - the Interpretive Guidance for the Life Safety Code. This book is an essential resource for every Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator and Nurse Manager.