AMC Mobile FAQs
We Make In-Office Medical Procedures Painless For Everyone Involved
1. Is this the best setting for me?
Make sure the doctor knows your entire health history and takes your personal risk of complications into account.
One of the AMC Mobile Anesthesia nurses will contact you prior to your procedure to obtain your health history, answer any questions, and review what you may expect for the day.
2. Is your office accredited and licensed?
For surgery that involves anesthesia, a thumbs-up from your state or one of the major accrediting organizations is a must—even when the law doesn't demand it. You can find accredited practices on the websites of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF.org), the Joint Commission (QualityCheck.org, click on Advanced Search, then Office-Based Surgery), or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC.org).
Michigan does not currently mandate accreditation for OBA or surgical offices. AMC Mobile is the only office-based anesthesia in West Michigan that is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
3. Who will administer the anesthesia?
For more than minimal sedation, safety demands that it be a board-certified anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist administer the anesthesia.
Our AMC Mobile peri-operative team is comprised of a board-certified anesthesia provider, an RN and a CMA. They will ensure your safety and comfort.
4. Are you board-certified in this field?
You can check the credentials of both the operating physician and the anesthesiologist at the American Board of Medical Specialties' website (ABMS.org).
All of the AMC Mobile providers are board-certified.
5. What emergency procedures are in place?
Well-maintained equipment—including an automatic external defibrillator, intubation equipment, and oxygen supply—are vital in those crucial minutes before an ambulance arrives. Staff should also have professional resuscitation training, such as the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support program from the American Heart Association.
AMC Mobile Anesthesia uses state of the art monitoring equipment, and intubation supplies and oxygen is always available. All providers and nursing staff have Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and our providers have their Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
6. Who will monitor my recovery?
A doctor or nurse should be by your side until you're ready to go home.
AMC Mobile staff will stay with you through the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phase of your procedure. Our staff is dedicated to making your stay a positive experience.
(From Oprah.com: 6 Questions to Ask before an Office-Based Surgery)
Make sure the doctor knows your entire health history and takes your personal risk of complications into account.
One of the AMC Mobile Anesthesia nurses will contact you prior to your procedure to obtain your health history, answer any questions, and review what you may expect for the day.
2. Is your office accredited and licensed?
For surgery that involves anesthesia, a thumbs-up from your state or one of the major accrediting organizations is a must—even when the law doesn't demand it. You can find accredited practices on the websites of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF.org), the Joint Commission (QualityCheck.org, click on Advanced Search, then Office-Based Surgery), or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC.org).
Michigan does not currently mandate accreditation for OBA or surgical offices. AMC Mobile is the only office-based anesthesia in West Michigan that is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
3. Who will administer the anesthesia?
For more than minimal sedation, safety demands that it be a board-certified anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist administer the anesthesia.
Our AMC Mobile peri-operative team is comprised of a board-certified anesthesia provider, an RN and a CMA. They will ensure your safety and comfort.
4. Are you board-certified in this field?
You can check the credentials of both the operating physician and the anesthesiologist at the American Board of Medical Specialties' website (ABMS.org).
All of the AMC Mobile providers are board-certified.
5. What emergency procedures are in place?
Well-maintained equipment—including an automatic external defibrillator, intubation equipment, and oxygen supply—are vital in those crucial minutes before an ambulance arrives. Staff should also have professional resuscitation training, such as the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support program from the American Heart Association.
AMC Mobile Anesthesia uses state of the art monitoring equipment, and intubation supplies and oxygen is always available. All providers and nursing staff have Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and our providers have their Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
6. Who will monitor my recovery?
A doctor or nurse should be by your side until you're ready to go home.
AMC Mobile staff will stay with you through the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phase of your procedure. Our staff is dedicated to making your stay a positive experience.
(From Oprah.com: 6 Questions to Ask before an Office-Based Surgery)
