According to a news release by the surgery center, a letter sent to ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, by the AAAHC, said, “The dedication and effort necessary for an organization to be accredited is substantial and the compliance with those standards implies a commitment to continual self-evaluation and continuous improvement. Your organization is to be commended for this accomplishment.”
Suncoast Eye Center, which opened in 2000, provides surgeries including microincisional cataract removal, CustomLens implants, YAG lasers, glaucoma surgery, eyelid surgery and facial cosmetic procedures.
Read the news release about Suncoast Eye Center accreditation.
Read guidance for maintaining accreditation in ASCs:
– Meeting AAAHC Standards for Reprocessing Single-Use Devices and Equipment
– Can ASC Recovery Rooms Be Used for Pre-Operative Functions?
