OrthoGeorgia’s surgery center has been accredited for 3 more years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). OrthoGeorgia has now been accredited for a total of 20 years. Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety. Status as an accredited organization means OrthoGeorgia has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. More than 6,100 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are currently accredited by AAAHC.

Since 1961, OrthoGeorgia surgeons have been the leaders in orthopaedic surgery. All OrthoGeorgia surgeons are board certified or board eligible and include surgeons fellowship trained in hand surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, and total joint replacement.  With five locations and over 400 employees across central Georgia, our services include two Surgery Centers, Diagnostic Centers with Digital X-Ray and MRI/CT Technologies, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Full Retail Pharmacy, Orthopaedic Urgent Care, Durable Medical Equipment and a comprehensive Workers’ Compensation program. The care of our patients is our foremost privilege and responsibility.

1095 Strong is a transformational movement and call-to action spearheaded by the AAAHC to equip ambulatory leaders with the best of what they need to operationalize quality practices. The three-year, or 1,095-day, period between accreditations is a critical time when ambulatory health organizations, with help from proven experts, can develop the kind of everyday habits that enable leaders in the industry to provide the utmost in quality care to their patients. Organizations, such as OrthoGeorgia, that earn AAAHC Accreditation embody the spirit of 1095 Strong, quality every day, an ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety.

While the onsite survey is an important component of the process, ongoing compliance and continuous improvement are part of the accreditation maintenance mindset that a facility should integrate into its daily activities long after the survey has been completed. The intent of accreditation is for organizations to adopt policies and procedures that fuel ongoing QI and self-evaluation every day. Ambulatory health care organizations seeking AAAHC Accreditation undergo an extensive self-assessment and onsite survey by AAAHC expert surveyors – physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory care. The survey is peer-based and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.