The Hometown Treasure June 2011 | Page 54

June 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The Hometown Treasure Page 54 LaGrange Surgery Center Receives AAAHC Accreditation LaGrange Surgery Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this 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 LaGrange Surgery Center has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. Almost 5,000 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation and not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation. “We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated Loren Corbin, RN, Clinical Director of LaGrange Surgery Center. “When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that 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 AAAHC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors; volunteer physicians, nurses, and SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE — continued from previous page