Rego Park Endoscopy Center operates under New York State’s Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) regulations, which define how outpatient surgical and endoscopic procedures must be delivered. These rules come from:

• Public Health Law Article 28 (facility licensing & registration)

• 10 NYCRR Part 755 (operational, safety, and construction standards for ambulatory surgery facilities)

• State requirements for staffing, credentialing, and emergency readiness

These standards ensure that every procedure performed at our Rego Park, Queens location meets the highest levels of safety, quality, and compliance.

New York’s ASC rules exist to protect patients. At Rego Park Endoscopy Center, this means:

1. Safety you can trust

• All physicians and nurses must be fully credentialed and regularly reviewed.

• Procedures are evaluated to ensure they are safe for outpatient care.

• Emergency transfer policies are required and ready to activate when needed.

• Our facility must meet strict construction, fire safety, and equipment standards.

2. High-quality care

• Continuous quality assurance and performance improvement programs

• Required reporting and monitoring to maintain patient safety

• Consistent oversight from New York State health authorities

3. Fair and transparent access

• Clear patient rights and informed-consent requirements

• Access to charity care and financial assistance when applicable

• Non-discriminatory admission and treatment policies

We follow a strict operational framework that includes:

Comprehensive staff credentialing

Every provider undergoes background checks, verification, and ongoing competency review.

Facility safety standards

Our center complies with NY State codes for:

• HVAC and air quality

• Sterilization and infection prevention

• Fire safety systems

• Accessibility

• Medical equipment certification

Emergency preparedness

We maintain:

• Hospital transfer agreements

• Trained emergency response personnel

• Required emergency equipment and medications

Quality assurance

We track and review clinical outcomes, adherence to evidence-based practices, and patient experience metrics.

Because we operate under New York’s ASC requirements, patients benefit from:

• Shorter appointment times

• Lower costs than traditional hospitals

• Same-day discharge

• Specialized GI care in a focused outpatient environment

• Reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections

• Highly standardized safety procedures

Your experience is designed to be comfortable, efficient, and safe from start to finish.

Rego Park Endoscopy Center is regulated and inspected by:

• New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

• CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), when applicable

• Accrediting bodies, depending on certification status

These agencies ensure we continuously meet state and federal guidelines.