AAAASF stands for The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. This not-for-profit organization certifies surgery centers across the country that meet strict and specific qualifications. Being AAAASF accredited means the surgical suite at Raggio MD:
Is held to hospital standards
Is required to staff surgeons who are board-certified
Is required to staff surgeons who have hospital privileges for any procedure
Is required to have peer review and track data
Is required to provide a safe and clean surgical environment that must meet strict standards
Is required to use a certified anesthesia professional for deeper levels of anesthesia