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Ambulatory Surgery Center

TRUE Care for Outpatient Surgery.

The Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) strives to provide excellent patient care in a safe environment. Through the ASC, we can perform same-day preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Our surgeries vary across several specialties and are generally less complicated than procedures requiring hospitalization. Our board-certified providers complete ASC procedures using local anesthesia, or a combination of sedation and local anesthesia, to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure

In partnership with Intuitive Surgical and the da Vinci surgical systems, the Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center also provides the highest level of technology currently available for soft tissue surgery in the world. The surgical robot is called the “Xi multi-port robotic platform, and Wilmington Health is the first free-standing facility in our region to provide this advanced robotics equipment. Learn more here.

Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center (Wilmington Health ASC) has partnered with North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) for anesthesia services for the outpatient services at the facility.

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YOUR RIGHTS AS A PATIENT WITH REGARDS TO COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES AND YOUR SAFETY

We want to do our best to provide you with excellent care and services.  We are all dedicated to meeting your needs, keeping you safe, and making your stay with us as comfortable as possible.

Should we fail to meet your expectations or if you are dissatisfied with your care, Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center has procedures in place to help you communicate your concerns and get them resolved.

Federal and State laws also give you specific rights with regard to filing grievances and complaints regarding your care and service at Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The most important thing you can do is let us know about your concerns right away.

Any of our staff members will do his/her best to help.  If our staff member is unable to meet your needs, please ask to speak with a manager.  Let them know exactly what the problem is and how they can help.

If you are still not satisfied, you may file a grievance.  You may file an internal grievance (with WHASC) by contacting the Director at 910-815-3205 or in writing Director- Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center, 1202 Medical Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.  After filing a grievance you may expect an acknowledgement of the grievance and a written response within 30 days to include:

  • The name of a contact person
  • The decision of the Surgery Center
  • The steps taken to investigate your grievance
  • The results of the grievance
  • Any changes implemented resulting from investigation for Quality improvement

In the event you wish to contact a regulatory agency please contact:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)

Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR)
Complaint Intake Unit (CIU)
Division Contact: Rita Horton
Complaint Hotline: 1-800-624-3004 (within N.C.) or 919-855-4500
Complaint Hotline Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weekdays, except holidays.
Fax: 919-715-7724
Mailing Address: 2711 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2711

Additionally, the Office of the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman is available at https://www.medicare.gov/basics/your-medicare-rights/get-help-with-your-rights-protections

AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PATIENTS’ RIGHTS

Thank you for choosing Wilmington Health ASC.

  • Patients have the right to know that they may have physicians performing their procedure who have a financial interest, by ownership, in the Wilmington Health ASC.
  • Patients have the right to be treated with dignity and to receive courteous, considerate and respectful care.
  • Patients have the right to expect that the staff have been fully credentialed and are competent to perform the treatments and procedures for which they have privileges.
  • Patients have the right to obtain from their physician their diagnosis, treatment plan and prognosis in language clearly understandable in “lay” terms.
  • The patient has the right to give informed consent prior to the commencement of the procedure.
  • The patient has the right to refuse treatment within the confines of the law, to participate in his care and to be informed of the medical consequences for refusal of care.
  • The patient has the right to have his privacy respected. The organization has embraced the HIPAA regulations regarding the patient’s right to privacy.
  • The patient has the right to expect care regardless of age, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, and national origin, and handicap, source of payment or sponsor, where additional arrangements can be made.
  • The patient has the right to expect interpretive services, visual and auditory aids will be made available.
  • The patient has the right to expect that referral or transfer will occur if necessary.
  • The patient has the right to obtain information regarding relationships between the organization and other healthcare and educational institutions, in so far as care is concerned.
  • The patient has the right to be advised when the facility is involved in research and human experimentation affecting his care or treatment.
  • The patient has the right to expect continuity of care among his healthcare team.
  • The patient has the right to be informed of fees for services and payment policies.
  • The patient has the right to be free from mental, physical, sexual and verbal abuse and the right to have any allegations investigated by the institution.
  • The patient has the right to be informed of provisions for after-hour and emergency coverage.
  • The patient has the right to expect truth in advertising by the organization.
  • The patient has the right to know whether or not the organization accepts his insurance, including Medicare, prior to his treatment.
  • The patient has the right to know that the organization makes decisions regarding the provision of ongoing care, treatment and discharge based on the assessment of the patient.
  • Patients have the right to make suggestions regarding changes in policies and procedures of the organization and to file a grievance without fear of reprisal.
  • Patients have the right to review, inspect and amend their health record to include disclosures.
  • The patient has the right to have an advance directive. However any such directive will not be followed during his surgical event/appointment.
  • The patient has the right to know that staff will be responsive to his complaints regarding pain and will provide pain prevention and management.
  • Patients also have the right to contact the accreditation agency, the state and CMS regarding issues and/or complaints surrounding the quality of their care. The notice of this right along with the proper addresses and contact information are clearly displayed.

To learn more, please download the printable form.

Patients may request a Financial Hardship-Charity Discount for medically necessary services provided by Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center; provided, however, financial need and any discount must be verified and documented. Patients may request Financial Assistance by following these steps:

  1. Request a Financial Assistance Application by calling 910-815-3205 or download the application.
  2. Complete and return the Financial Assistance Application via Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center’s online application or secure fax: 910-523-5031.
  3. Approval of Financial Assistance is at Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center’s discretion and should be made on a case-by-case basis, utilizing the Federal Poverty Guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services, and  Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Financial Hardship-Charity Discounts Policy, which is available here, and subject to annual adjustment.   
  4. Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center will notify the patient as to whether the patient qualifies for Financial Assistance, which will be documented in the patient’s financial record.
  5. The Financial Hardship-Charity Discount approved by Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center qualification is only valid for the procedure listed in the Financial Assistance Application.
  6. Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center reserves the right to limit the total amount of Financial Hardship Adjustments made on an annual basis.

AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PATIENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Patients also have certain responsibilities which can directly impact the outcome of the care delivered:

  • Patients have the responsibility of informing the organization truthfully regarding the presence, or absence, of an adult care person, to be in attendance for the patient postoperative instructions and transportation.
  • Patients have the responsibility of following preoperative and postoperative instructions and of asking questions or seeking clarification where his understanding of such instructions is questionable.
  • Patients have the responsibility to provide information about past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, allergies, sensitivities and other matters relating to their health — and to answer all questions concerning these matters to the best of their ability.
  • Patients have the responsibility to advise the organization of barriers to their learning, such as visual, auditory or other deficits to include language barriers. This is important so that the organization can make arrangements to support the patient in the identified area.
  • Patients have the responsibility to report changes in their condition and status to the organization representative and their physician in a timely manner.
  • Patients have the responsibility of being considerate and respectful to members of the organization’s staff and healthcare workers. It is, furthermore, their responsibility to ensure that their family members or care persons are equally considerate and respectful.
  • Patients have the responsibility for paying promptly or making arrangements for the payment of their bills and for providing all required information for insurance processing.
  • Patients have the responsibility for keeping all appointments at their scheduled time, or for contacting the organization as soon as possible should circumstances change.
  • Patients have the responsibility for advising the organization’s staff members regarding pain needs.

Ambulatory Surgery Center Services

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Medical Facilities Underway In Region

The physician-owned facility is licensed for one new operating room and three procedure rooms and will allow the practice to perform same-day preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic surgical procedures.

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Total Joint Program

The program provides comprehensive preoperative, surgical, and postoperative rehabilitation services for patients.

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Robotic Surgery

Our surgeons use new medical robotic technology to minimize the inherently invasive nature of surgical procedures.

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Post-Op Instructions

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“This new surgery center is an absolutely gorgeous, state of the art, pristine facility! My experience was almost like visiting a 5 star hotel where I got to take a very good nap! Super appreciative of the nurses and physicians who took excellent care of me!”

Lisa T.

Everyone was very caring and supportive during my time at the surgery center. It was a clean and very caring environment. I am so glad that I was able to use the facility and meet the caring staff.

Mickie N.

I was amazed at the staff‘s competence and concern. The facility is remarkable.

Elizabeth R.

Staff was amazing. Probably one of my best out patient experiences. Facility is very clean, and the front staff was extremely welcoming.

Rachelle P.

Very Nice place. Staff was so nice . Surgery went so well. Appreciate you Wilmington Health You never fail me. The facility is beautiful and welcoming. Thanks for all you do. Dr. Jarrett you are the best.

Chalmeta E.

All the staff members are amazing. Had the best care from check in to check out. They were calling to check in on me the next day. Thank you for taking great care of me.

Suzie R.

Expert staff and expert care. Very caring and attentive surgical center.

David N.

Facility was very nice and spotless clean! I highly recommended!

Richard M.
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