Dr. Richard D'Amico
180 North Dean Street
Suite 3N
Englewood, New Jersey 07631
Phone: 201-567-9595
Plastic Surgery Facilities in Englewood, New Jersey
Most plastic surgery procedures will be performed in our state-of-the-art office surgical facility. The facility holds the highest accreditation from The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF), and has been accredited for more than 18 consecutive years.
This accreditation ensures the highest quality patient care in the ambulatory surgical setting. It means that the facility has been inspected, passed peer review and been approved as having met or exceeded every measurable standard for plastic surgery facilities.
AAAASF accreditation has been recognized by physicians and patients as the "gold standard." All AAAASF-accredited facilities must meet the following stringent requirements:
- Comply with applicable local, state and federal regulations including fire safety, sanitation and building codes for the protection of patients and medical personnel
- Adhere to federal laws and regulations affecting their operations such as OSHA blood-borne pathogens standards, hazardous waste standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act and HIPAA
- Utilize advanced instruments and monitoring devices for patient safety during surgery and in the recovery period
- Allow surgery to be performed only by qualified surgeons who have privileges to perform the same surgical procedures in an accredited hospital. Surgeons must meet the standards, such as peer-review and continuing medical education, required for operating in an accredited hospital. Surgeons must be certified (or eligible for certification) in surgical specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. This is an important distinction between AAAASF and other organizations that may not require this high standard of qualifications for physicians operating within their accredited facilities.
- Provide for the administration of general anesthesia, when appropriate, by a board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Other personnel assisting in surgery and providing care for the patient in the recovery room include specially-trained and certified technicians, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses.