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Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Author(s) -
Brown Suzanne
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61300-8
Subject(s) - accreditation , excellence , ambulatory , specialty , health care , medicine , nursing , family medicine , medical education , medical emergency , surgery , political science , law
Ambulatory surgery centers are flourishing in the United States. Accreditation of these unique facilities by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care reflects a commitment to quality, patient‐centered care and to excellence in this specialty area. The accreditation process is complex and lengthy; the benefits, however, outweigh the disadvantages. By successfully completing the accreditation process, a facility demonstrates to the public, its patients, and other health care professionals that it provides exemplary ambulatory surgical care. Successfully accredited facilities also have competitive advantages over nonaccredited surgical centers. AORN J 70 (Nov 1999) 814‐821.