What accreditations are important for surgical suites or free-standing operating rooms?
If your breast augmentation surgery is to be performed in a surgical suite at your surgeon’s office, or in a free-standing surgery center, make sure the site are accredited. The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, among other groups, inspect and accredit such free-standing surgical units. They ensure that the site where you will have your surgery is well equipped and sterile. The surgical unit must also have life-saving equipment and easy access for emergency vehicles. Always ask to see a certificate of accreditation and make sure it is current.
