Facility
Most plastic surgery procedures will be performed in our office based surgery suite. The facility is accredited by (AAAHC) The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc. All accredited facilities must meet the following stringent requirements:
- Comply with the latest patient safety standards
- Comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations including fire safety. sanitation and building codes for the protection of patients and medical personnel
- Adhere to federal laws and regulations affecting their operations such as OSHA blood-borne pathogens standards, hazardous waste standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and HIPAA (Patient Privacy).
- Allow surgery to be performed only by qualified surgeons who have privileges to perform the same surgical procedures in an accredited hospital. Surgeons must meet the standards, such as peer-review and continuing medical education, required for operating in an accredited hospital. Surgeons must be certified (or eligible for certification) in surgical specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Other personnel assisting in surgery and providing care for the patient in the recovery area are specially-trained in cosmetic operating room techniques