Ambulatory Surgery Center Design Criteria The siting of a Medicare-licensed, Ambulatory Surgery Center needs careful consideration before any commitment is made to lease or purchase a building or a suite. Some of the most critical Items to review include Zoning, Parking, Building Construction Type, headroom, elevators, sprinklers, vertical duct shaft space, generator vs. battery

Saunders + Wiant Architects are pleased to present our new website. The contents of this site presents a small window into our world of design, which we hope will give you an idea of the range and scope of our work, and a little of our capabilities. Among the new website features are an updated

Venturing into the realm of building your first dental office can be a daunting proposition. Input from colleagues, equipment suppliers, family, friends, etc. can very quickly fill one’s head with doubts and anxiety. Can I make this happen? Will I be able to afford it? Will I survive the ordeal? The answer is a resounding:

In 1996 California Assembly Bill AB 596 was introduced, which prohibited outpatient surgery, unless the facility was accredited by an approved accrediting agency or Medicare-certified as an ambulatory surgery center. This evolved further in 2007, when private bodies (AAAHC, AAAASF, etc.) received re-approval from the Medical Board of California as recognized accrediting agencies. These events