Bednar Cosmetic Surgery Receives Gold Standard in Accreditation for Surgery Facilities

Jan. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Bednar Cosmetic Surgery, specializing in body and facial rejuvenation procedures and treatments, has received accreditation from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities demonstrating their commitment to patient safety.  

To earn this accreditation, Bednar Cosmetic Surgery met stringent national standards for general environment, general safety, blood and medication, medical records, quality assessment / improvement, personnel, operating room, recovery room and anesthesia.  This accreditation shows Bednar Cosmetic Surgery’s commitment toward maintaining safety and quality in their ambulatory surgery facility and medical practice.  

“This is a wonderful validation of our commitment to quality care at our cosmetic medical practice,” said Dr. Edward Bednar, medical director and plastic surgeon at Bednar Cosmetic Surgery.  “There are only a select few practices in the area that have earned this accreditation for their outpatient surgery facility and we are proud to be one of them.”  

As the leading accrediting organization for ambulatory facilities, the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities has developed quality systems of care to effectively monitor a facility’s outpatient care.  Meeting the “Gold Standard” requirements elevates every staff member’s awareness of patient safety and ensures quality care and excellent patient experiences.  

The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities has been a major proponent for peer review reporting and quality improvement in the outpatient surgery environment. It is the mission of the organization to develop and implement standards of excellence to improve quality of patient care and safety through a program of inspection and accreditation that serves both the medical community and the public interest.

About Bednar Cosmetic Surgery of Charlotte
Under the medical direction of Dr. Edward Bednar, a board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of practice experience, Bednar Cosmetic Surgery of Charlotte specializes in body and facial rejuvenation procedures and treatments.  For more information, visit www.drbednar.com or call (704) 366-6700.