CONTINENTAL MEDICAL, AN ACCREDITED SURGERY FACILITY

Continental Medical and Dr. Philip LoPresti, takes the extra steps to improves patient safety through AAAASF Accreditation.

Continental Medical in Forest Hills, New York has demonstrated its commitment to patient safety by gaining accreditation from The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF), recognized nationally as the "Gold Standard" in accreditation.

Dr. Philip LoPresti, American Board Certified Surgeon and founder of Continental Medical, is proud to have his facility recognized as an Accredited Surgery Facility. I take great pride in my patients care and am confident that meeting this "Gold Standard" is a benefit that my patients deserve.

To earn its accreditation, Continental Medical, like every AAAASF accredited ambulatory surgery facility, must meet stringent national standards for general environment, general safety, blood and medication, medical records, quality assessment/improvement, personnel, operating room, recovery room, and anesthesia. The end result is that the accredited facility makes a commitment toward maintaining safety and quality in the ambulatory surgery facility. As the leading accrediting organization for ambulatory facilities, AAAASF has developed the systems to effectively monitor and implement the latest advances in outpatient care delivery that directly benefit patients.

Continental Medical demonstrates that they have met the highest standards in patient care and safety. Meeting the "Gold Standard" requirements elevates the patient safety awareness of every member of the staff and improves the quality of care.

AAAASF has been a major proponent for peer review reporting and quality improvement in the outpatient surgery environment. It is the mission of AAAASF 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.

For more information on this accrediation, visit www.aaaasf.org.