--- title: "iOR Office-Based Surgery: Accreditation" description: Office-based surgery (OBS) suites follow ophthalmic safety standards, protocols, sterility, and infection control. --- [Skip to content](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-accreditation#main-content) [![iOR Partners](https://iorpartners.com/hubfs/iOR%20Partners%20Logo%20Stacked_Full%20Color.svg)](https://iorpartners.com/?hsLang=en) - [Office-Based Surgery](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery) Show submenu for Office-Based Surgery - [Accreditation](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-accreditation) - [Reimbursements](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-reimbursements) - [Safety & Efficacy](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-safety-efficacy) - [Anesthesia](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-anesthesia) - OBS Resources Show submenu for OBS Resources - [White Papers & Webinars](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-white-papers-webinars) - [FAQs](https://iorpartners.com/faq) - [Blog](https://iorpartners.com/blog) - [iOR Suites](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/) Show submenu for iOR Suites - iOR Services Show submenu for iOR Services - [Planning & Development](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/planning-development) - [Accreditation & Compliance](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/accreditation) - [iSupply Materials Management](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/isupply) - [iBenefits Billing](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/ibenefits) - [Operational Expertise](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/operations) - [iOR Suite Gallery](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suites-portfolio) Show submenu for iOR Suite Gallery - [Portfolio](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suites-portfolio) - [Virtual Tour](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suite-interactive-tour) - [iOR Video Library](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suite-videos) - [About Us](https://iorpartners.com/about) Show submenu for About Us - [Careers](https://iorpartners.com/careers) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Office-Based Surgery](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery) Show submenu for Office-Based Surgery - [Accreditation](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-accreditation) - [Reimbursements](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-reimbursements) - [Safety & Efficacy](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-safety-efficacy) - [Anesthesia](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-anesthesia) - OBS Resources Show submenu for OBS Resources - [White Papers & Webinars](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-white-papers-webinars) - [FAQs](https://iorpartners.com/faq) - [Blog](https://iorpartners.com/blog) - [iOR Suites](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/) Show submenu for iOR Suites - iOR Services Show submenu for iOR Services - [Planning & Development](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/planning-development) - [Accreditation & Compliance](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/accreditation) - [iSupply Materials Management](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/isupply) - [iBenefits Billing](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/ibenefits) - [Operational Expertise](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-suite-implementation/operations) - [iOR Suite Gallery](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suites-portfolio) Show submenu for iOR Suite Gallery - [Portfolio](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suites-portfolio) - [Virtual Tour](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suite-interactive-tour) - [iOR Video Library](https://iorpartners.com/ior-surgery-suite-videos) - [About Us](https://iorpartners.com/about) Show submenu for About Us - [Careers](https://iorpartners.com/careers) - [FREE Analysis](https://iorpartners.com/free-analysis) [FREE Analysis](https://iorpartners.com/free-analysis?hsLang=en) # Accreditation Standards ## for Ophthalmic Office-Based Surgery Office-based surgery (OBS) suites should follow the same ophthalmic safety standards, protocols, sterility, and infection control as an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or hospital outpatient department (HOPD). The only difference between an OBS suite and an ASC or HOPD is that the former functions under the physician's license and the latter under a separate license. ## Accreditation Classifications OBS accreditation standards for **ophthalmic procedures** are equally as rigorous as any other licensed surgical facility utilizing [Class A or Class B anesthesia.](https://iorpartners-5175068.hs-sites.com/blog/anesthesia-for-office-based-cataract-surgery?hsLang=en) #### Class A (Light oral sedation) Medical clearance and patient monitoring are not required in any setting. By surgeon choice, 99% of OBS cases are performed with oral sedation. #### Class B (IV sedation) Medical clearance and patient monitoring by a licensed anesthesia provider are required. Less than 1% of OBS cases are performed with IV sedation by surgeon choice. ## Anatomy of an Office-Based Surgical Suite - Office-based surgical suites are full operating theaters designed explicitly for the procedures performed in them with the same facility layout and environment standards as those of an ASC. - An accredited OBS suite will have the same equipment, commitment to sterility, and virtually identical pre- and postoperative staging areas as any standalone surgical center or hospital. - iOR Suites® are accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) or Quad A. ### OBS Suite Floor Plan Example ![Sample-Floorplan](https://iorpartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sample-Floorplan.jpg?width=800&height=440&name=Sample-Floorplan.jpg "Sample-Floorplan") ## Gold Star Standards for Ophthalmic Office-Based Surgery #### Developed by iOR Partners & the Joint Commission iOR Partners and The Joint Commission (TJC), the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare, share the common goal of delivering consistent, high-quality, and safe care. ### Benefits of Ophthalmic-Specific TJC Accreditation: ![Joint-Commission-Brochure-Cover](https://iorpartners.com/hubfs/Joint-Commission-Brochure-Cover.jpg "Joint-Commission-Brochure-Cover") [Download TJC brochure](https://indd.adobe.com/view/14fc39a8-f4f9-4747-9d39-ed58efddb67f) - A tailored survey approach specific to ophthalmic office-based surgery - A dedicated Joint Commission team, providing consistency to the survey process - A dedicated Joint Commission director of the application/re-application process, providing timely survey and accreditation results - Dedicated tools and services, including an extranet site for application fees, survey preparation tools and resources, and as well as ongoing accreditation maintenance ### Related Articles ![patient-care-stock-image-1253x835](https://iorpartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/patient-care-stock-image-1253x835.jpg?width=1253&height=835&name=patient-care-stock-image-1253x835.jpg "patient-care-stock-image-1253x835") ##### Safety & Efficacy A growing body of research indicates OBS outcomes match or exceed those in other facilities. With 938,000+ successful outcomes, OBS is the epitome of safe and effective surgery. [Learn more](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-safety-efficacy?hsLang=en) ![obs-reimbursement-stock-1440x960](https://iorpartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/obs-reimbursement-stock-1440x960.jpg?width=1440&height=960&name=obs-reimbursement-stock-1440x960.jpg "obs-reimbursement-stock-1440x960") ##### Reimbursements OBS is reimbursed by all major payors including Medicare. Instead of a Traditional Primary-National reimbursement of the facility fee, OBS surgeons receive a Secondary-Local reimbursement of their professional fee. [Learn more](https://iorpartners.com/office-based-surgery-reimbursements?hsLang=en) ![ophthalmic-topical-anesthesia](https://iorpartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ophthalmic-topical-anesthesia.jpg?width=1408&height=939&name=ophthalmic-topical-anesthesia.jpg "ophthalmic-topical-anesthesia") ##### Anesthesia OBS suites utilize either Class A (oral) or Class B (IV) sedation.  The main difference is that the type of anesthesia used is the surgeon’s choice vs. facility protocols. 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