The certification is given following a 12-month evaluation period, including on-site surveys led by the AAAHC focusing on the full continuum of care from pre-assessment to discharge. This process certifies that practices and procedures are meeting AAAHC standards.
During its evaluation period, the Surgery Center-Shrewsbury completed a variety of procedures, including total knee, hip and shoulder replacements. The center, which first opened in 2018, is a collaboration among Quincy, Mass.-based Shields Health and Worcester, Mass.-based Reliant Medical Group and UMass Memorial Health.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.