True Results of San Antonio Receives Accreditation from AAAHC
Only Dedicated Bariatric Surgery Center in San Antonio with Designation
DALLAS (June 21, 2010) – True Results, the nation’s most experienced Lap Band provider, today announced its Turning Point Surgery Center of San Antonio has achieved the highest level of accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The center received three-year accreditation and is the only dedicated bariatric surgery center in San Antonio accredited by AAAHC, which distinguishes it from many other facilities with a proven safe work environment and the highest quality patient care and safety.
AAAHC accreditation is a voluntary process through which an organization is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against a series of rigorous, nationally recognized standards for the provisions of quality health care set forth by the organization
“The entire staff at Turning Point Surgery Center is committed to working with our patients throughout their weight loss journey that will greatly improve their quality of life,” said Peter Gottlieb, True Results Chief Executive Officer. “A three-year AAAHC accreditation confirms that our physicians and clinical team are truly dedicated to the best patient care.”
Surgical centers seeking accreditation by the AAAHC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by the Accreditation Association’s expert surveyors –volunteer physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory health care. The survey is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help and organization improve its care and services.
Looking for a seal of accreditation can help patients make an informed decision not only about their doctor but also about the surgical center and clinical staff. Accreditation by the AAAHC means that the organization has undergone a thorough review of its policies and procedures.
About True Results
True Results, is America’s #1 Lap Band provider, having completed more than 16,000 procedures. With an industry-leading network of physicians, healthcare professionals, surgical centers and aftercare specialists, True Results is dedicated to the comprehensive treatment and care of gastric banding patients. True Results’ aftercare program, led by renowned national medical director, Dr. Paul O’Brien, is one of the most thorough and successful programs in the nation. With outpatient surgery centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix, True Results is committed to delivering the highest quality Lap Band surgery and aftercare directly to patients to improve their health and quality of life.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
AAAHC/Accreditation Association, founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with almost 5,000 organizations accredited nationwide. The AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory health care organizations, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, college student health centers, military health care clinics, and large medical and dental practices. The Accreditation Association serves as an advocate for the provision of high-quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public.
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