What Is an Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center?

Outpatient surgery centers are healthcare facilities that provide same-day surgical care to patients who do not require an overnight hospital stay. These centers offer a wide range of procedures, from simple to complex, and are typically less expensive than traditional hospitals.

One of the great things about outpatient surgery centers is that they are designed to be convenient and efficient for patients. They are usually smaller than hospitals and located in easily accessible areas. You can typically park right by the facility, and the check-in and check-out process is much faster than at a hospital.

The best part? Patients can usually go home a few hours after their surgery. No overnight stay required! Of course, if any complications arise, patients may need to be transferred to a hospital for further treatment.

Outpatient surgery centers offer many benefits to patients, including reduced costs, convenience, and a lower risk of infection. Plus, they free up hospital resources for more serious cases that require longer stays.

If you’ve ever received a hospital bill for surgery, you know how shocking the cost can be. But what if you could receive the same level of care at a fraction of the cost? That’s exactly what outpatient surgery centers offer. By cutting out the need for a hospital stay, these centers are able to operate with significantly lower overhead costs, which translates to savings for patients, insurers, and taxpayers alike. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, performing all eligible surgeries at outpatient surgery centers could result in a whopping $15 billion in savings for taxpayers and $3 billion for Medicare patients. And the best part? The quality of healthcare provided at these centers is just as good, if not better, than what you’d receive at a hospital.

When it comes to surgery, safety should always be the top priority. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, patients who receive surgery at outpatient surgery centers are at lower risk of developing surgical site infections (SSIs) than those who receive surgery at a hospital. That’s because outpatient surgery centers typically screen patients’ health histories before their surgery and prohibit those with contagious diseases from having procedures done. Consequently, the chances of patients at the center contracting an illness from a contagious individual are significantly diminished.

Let’s face it: no one likes spending time in a hospital. That’s why the convenience and accessibility of outpatient surgery centers are such big advantages. Because physicians have more control over their work and the value of care at these centers, they’re usually more accessible to patients and offer better pre- and post-operative care. And because the centers are typically located in more convenient areas, getting to and from your appointment is easier on you and your family.

We’re all busy people, and spending time in a hospital can be a major inconvenience. But with outpatient surgery centers, you can expect to spend significantly less time in the center itself and recover at home instead. In fact, research has shown that patients who receive surgery at outpatient centers spend close to 26% less time in the center than those who receive surgery at a hospital, and they visit the center less often in the week after their surgery.

Surgery can be stressful, but receiving surgery at an outpatient surgery center can help reduce that stress. For one thing, you get to recover in the comfort of your own home instead of a hospital bed. And with excellent pre- and post-surgical care, you can trust that you’re in good hands throughout the process.

As a leading design and construction company specializing in outpatient surgery centers, APEX Design-Build understands the importance of creating a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Our team of experts has extensive experience in designing and building state-of-the-art outpatient surgery centers that meet the unique needs of our clients. From pre-construction planning to post-construction support, we work closely with our clients to ensure every aspect of their facility is tailored to their specific requirements.

We take great pride in our ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that help our clients achieve their goals. Whether you’re looking to build a new outpatient surgery center or renovate an existing one, APEX Design-Build is here to help.