Ambulatory Surgery Center
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are facilities where surgeries that do not require hospital admission are performed. They provide a cost-effective and convenient environment that is less stressful than what many hospitals offer. Each year, over eight million surgeries are performed in more than 4,000 ASCs across the United States.
Patient satisfaction is a hallmark of the ASC industry. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General surveyed Medicare beneficiaries who had one of four procedures in an ASC. He found that 98% of the people were satisfied with their experience. Reason for high patient satisfaction are convenient scheduling, value and studies consistently show that the quality of care delivered at ASCs is equal to or better than comparable hospital care.
Cascade Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center was established in 1999 and moved into its state-of-the-art facility In October 2000. It is Medicare certified, AAAHC accredited and offers three operating rooms as well as fully equipped preoperative and post anesthesia care units.
Common orthopaedic outpatient surgeries including arthroscopic procedures are performed daily by our orthopaedic surgeons The center is operated by well-trained and experienced staff Including two full time anesthesiologists. This combination of caring staff and superb facilities allows us to provide the highest level of patient care in a patient friendly atmosphere.