Accredited Surgery Center

All surgical instruments must be proven sterilized in a highly regulated process that prevents the spread of bacteria. The facility itself must also be maintained in a state of cleanliness.

To earn full accreditation, the surgeons must be highly trained and qualified and hold hospital privileges for the same operations so that their skills are independently verified. The nurses, anesthesia providers, technicians, and any other operating room team members all play an important role and must also be licensed and highly trained. It’s essential that every member of the team is capable of responding to any issues that may arise.

Accredited surgery centers are also required to have an emergency plan in place, appropriate medications and equipment readily available, and personnel on site who are trained to respond efficiently and appropriately.

Accreditation by the AAAASF is voluntary, but receiving this distinguished certification shows that a surgery center is committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and quality of care. To become and maintain accreditation, facilities will need to undergo rigorous inspections and evaluations to ensure that they are continuously meeting stringent requirements. These include regular audits to verify that the facility remains in compliance with the AAAASF regulations and are subject to peer review. Any issues or violations must be promptly corrected to maintain accreditation.