Vision Centre

Vision Centre Day Surgery acheives four year ACHS Accreditation
The medical link, Gold Coast Medical Asociation, July 2002

The Vision Centre Day Surgery in Southport has continued to forge ahead by achieving a high level of accreditation in its first 18 months of operation.
The day care surgery has achieved a four-year accreditation from the Australian Council of Health Care Standards.

Ophthalmologist and Vision Centre proprietor; Dr Roger Welch, says the standard ensures the day surgery will continue to raise the bar with innovative ophthalmic techniques In a region where the demand for specialised eye care has never been higher. 'We are delighted to receive this standard of accreditation for four years following a great deal of hard work by our dedicated team over the past 15 months," said Dr Welch. "We have worked to not only to meet, but also to exceed, the specific requirements of the ACHS and the accreditation for four years reflects these efforts."

The health care standard, which is in addition to the Vision Centre Day Surgery's Queensland Health Department license, also satisfies the requirements of private health insurers. Accreditation involved rigorous evaluation of every aspect of the facility including management practices, the standard of equipment and technical services, information technology, continuum of care, safety practices and human resources. "While other accreditation programs were available, we felt the ACHS the most appropriate because it is the most comprehensive," said Dr Welch. "The Vision Centre is a highly specialised operation compared to similar surgeries around Australia but is required to meet the same standards and prepare the same documentation as other hospitals."

The Vision Centre Day Surgery, at 95 Nerang Street, is the Gold Coast's only day surgery specialising in eye operations including cataract- lens implants, eyelid surgery, refractive excimer laser treatment and paediatric eye surgery. "The combination of an ageing population on the Gold Coast as well as a large population of young families moving to the region has seen the need for a centre like this," said Dr Welch. "We are meeting that need and we've made a concerted effort to not only comply with the standards but to create a benchmark in eye care surgery standards."