What You Need to Know About Ambulatory Surgical Facility Regulations
The Pennsylvania Department of Health regulates the licensure of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs).
An ASF is defined as a facility that is not located on a hospital premises and provides specialty or multi-specialty outpatient surgical treatment. Excluded from this definition are private physician or dentist offices unless they have a distinct part of the office that is used solely for outpatient surgical treatment on a regular and organized basis.
An outpatient surgical treatment means treatment to patients who do not require hospitalization, but who require constant medical supervision following the surgical procedure performed.
If you’re considering setting up an ASF—or if you own or have a stake in an ASF—there are a number of issues and regulations to consider.
Publication: What You Need to Know About Ambulatory Surgical Facility Regulations
This free, members-only publication includes the following sections:
- Classification of Ambulatory Surgical
- Criteria for Ambulatory Surgery
- Patient Physical Status Classifications
- Informed Consent
- Licensure of ASF
- Inspection
State Society members can order a printed copy of What You Need to Know about Ambulatory Surgical Facility Regulations or view the PDF below.
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Last Updated: 8/1/2008