Case Study: Summit Surgery Center

At a glance

• Facility: Summit Surgery Center
• Location: Santa Barbara, CA
• Details: 3 Operating Rooms
• Size: Approx. 8,000 square ft.
• Equipment Provided:
  • OR tables
  • Anesthesia machines
  • Stretchers
  • Defibrillators
  • Patient Monitors

Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center Relies on Quality Medical Equipment and Biomedical Services from Avante

“Avante has delivered the best prices to my centers for all our equipment needs,” Harrison said. “They are people I want to work with — people who take the extra time to make me feel important.”

Patty Harrison, MN, BSN, RN

Director of Clinical Services for Medbridge

Located in Santa Barbara, California, Summit Surgery Center is a multi-specialty ASC that provides surrounding residents with access to excellent outpatient surgical care. The facility is managed by Medbridge, an ASC management company also located in Santa Barbara.

Summit Surgery Center boasts a full range of experienced surgeons that perform a variety of procedures, including orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, general surgery, and sports medicine.

Patty Harrison, Director of Clinical Services, said she seeks supply chain solutions who can deliver both premium equipment and superior service.

Harrison not only oversees clinical operations at Summit Surgery Center, but she also manages clinical services at all of Medbridge’s ambulatory surgery center facilities. Harrison combines her nursing and management experience to maintain all certification and accreditation standards for each Medbridge ASC.

“When I select medical company vendors, I want quality customer service reps,” Harrison said. “That, of course, encompasses the best deals, responses in a timely fashion, and great people to work with.”

By working with Avante Health Solutions, Harrison has found a medical equipment provider that meets the needs of her facilities, while maintaining economical price points. Over the years, Avante has sourced factory new and professionally refurbished equipment for Summit Surgery Center and other Medbridge facilities including anesthesia machines, patient monitors, surgical stretchers, operating tables, defibrillators, and more.

In addition to offering a full selection of surgical equipment, Avante also provides Medbridge with access to prompt installation and repair services. Avante Health Solutions often collaborates with a trusted biomedical service provider in the area, Advanced Biomedical, to ensure the center’s equipment is functioning efficiently.

“Avante has delivered the best prices to my centers for all our equipment needs,” Harrison said. “They are people I want to work with — people who take the extra time to make me feel important.”