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Media Contact: Sara M. McCallum, RN, MBA, CASC
Administrative Director
Sheboygan Surgery Center
(920) 208-6470
smccallum@sheboygansurgerycenter.com

Sheboygan Surgery Center of Sheboygan – Receives AAAHC Accreditation



[Sheboygan, WI. January 2010] –Sheboygan Surgery Center has achieved Accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). This is a three-year term accreditation, due for renewal in September 2012 and distinguishes the Sheboygan Surgery Center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to its patients.

Status as an accredited organization means Sheboygan Surgery Center has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by the Accreditation Association. More than 4,500 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation.

“We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated Sara M. McCallum, RN, MBA, CASC, Administrative Director, Sheboygan Surgery Center. “When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that the AAAHC, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has closely examined our facility and procedures. It means that we as an organization care enough about our patients to strive for the highest care possible.”

Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by the AAAHC undergo an extensive
self-assessment and on-site survey by the Accreditation Association’s expert surveyors – volunteer physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory health care. The survey is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help an organizations improve its care and services. As stated in the notification letter, “Granting accreditation reflects confidence, based on evidence from this recent survey that you meet, and will continue to demonstrate throughout the accreditation term, the attributes of an accreditable organization as reflected in the standards found in the Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care. 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.”

“Our patients are our number one priority. From the moment they choose Sheboygan Surgery Center, our emphasis is placed on their comfort, convenience, confidence, and satisfaction. We are expecting our patients and welcome them anticipating their needs and, as our patient satisfactions prove, exceeding their expectations,” said McCallum. Patient satisfaction scores at Sheboygan Surgery Center consistently exceed the 95th percentile.

“At Sheboygan Surgery Center, we believe our patients deserve the best; our certificate of accreditation is an added benefit, which confirms and recognizes our emphasis in providing the highest levels of quality care to our patients is being accomplished.”

AAAHC accreditation is specifically for organizations that provide diagnostic, medical, or surgical care/procedures on an outpatient basis; where an overnight stay is not required. Among the types of ambulatory health care organizations that can seek AAAHC are ambulatory and office-based surgery centers, single and multi-specialty group practices, college health centers, dental group practices, community health centers, occupational health centers, and managed care organizations.

Sheboygan Surgery Center
Sheboygan Surgery Center is Sheboygan County’s first multi-specialty freestanding surgery center. It is a partnership between eight Sheboygan area surgeons and St. Nicholas Hospital. Together these partners are revolutionizing the manner in which outpatient surgery is performed. With some of the area’s best board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, the Sheboygan Surgery Center provides three distinct services:
Surgery in specialty areas such as
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Ophthalmology
Hand Surgery
Urology
Plastic/Cosmetic
Gynecology
Oral/Dental
Foot
ENT
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures
EGD – Upper Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Pain Management Procedures
Epidural Steroid Injections
Trigger Point Injections

Sheboygan Surgery Center Partners:
Kevin J. Gassner, MD, Sheboygan Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.
Scott T. Glaeser, MD, Sheboygan Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.
Gregory S. Grosse, MD, Prevea Sheboygan Urology Specialists, S.C.
Jeffrey Herold, MD, Great Lakes Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center
Christopher Larson, MD, Larson Eye Care, S.C.
Bruce A. Van Dommelen, MD, Sheboygan Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.
Jeffrey M. Welsch, MD, Prevea Sheboygan Urology Specialists, S.C.
Stephen J. Werner, MD, Sheboygan Surgical Associates, S.C.
St. Nicholas Hospital

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association), founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with more than 4,500 organizations accredited nationwide. The AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory health care organizations, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, college student health centers, military health care clinics, and large medical and dental practices. The Accreditation Association serves as an advocate for the provision of high-quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public.

3141 Saemann Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081 – (920) 783-5000 – www.sheboygansurgerycenter.com

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