Heart of America Surgery Center, LLC of Kansas City Receives AAAHC Accreditation

The Heart of America Surgery Center recevied a three year accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association) in April 2011.  Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work enviornment and the highest quality of care to patients. 

Status as an accredited organization means the Heart of America Surgery Center has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the Accreditation Association.  More than 3,600 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.

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 - who are actively involved in ambulatory health care.  The survey is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and serves.  The Heart of America Surgery Center has been accredited by AAAHC since 2002.