Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge Recognized by Leading Gastrointestinal Medical Society for Quality and Safety
6/7/2016
Naples, Fla. (June 8, 2016) The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recognized Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge, as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The Physicians Regional Endoscopy Unit is one of more than 400 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that have demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and quality in endoscopy as evidenced by meeting the program’s rigorous criteria, which includes following the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscope reprocessing, CDC infection control guidelines and ensuring endoscopy staff competency.
“We are honored to be recognized by ASGE for our efforts to enhance quality and safety in our endoscopy unit,” said Dr. Michael Cohen, Board Certified Gastroenterologist, and Vice Chief of Staff, Physicians Regional Healthcare System. “Through ongoing education and continued compliance with the ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program requirements, we demonstrate our dedication to the delivery of high-quality patient care.”
To be recognized by ASGE, a unit, through a peer-reviewed application process, must attest to the continued competence of all staff relative to their roles, demonstrate the adoption of unit policies specific to ongoing assessment of performance relative to key quality indicators, and attest that the unit has an established infrastructure and personnel dedicated to infection control and prevention. The program is applicable to all settings in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands where endoscopy is practiced, including office-based endoscopy units, hospital-based endoscopy units, and stand-alone ambulatory endoscopy or surgery centers.
An important component of the program is an educational course entitled, “Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit,” that thoroughly reviews related guidelines. Upon completion of the program, the certificate is granted for a three-year renewable period. For a full list of program benefits, log on to www.asge.org.
“We are proud to acknowledge these endoscopy units through our Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program for their commitment to promoting the highest standards of safety and quality,” said Glenn Eisen, MD, FASGE, chair, ASGE Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee. “By ensuring infection control principles are adhered to, continually assessing the competency of staff, and monitoring patient satisfaction, ASGE-recognized units contribute to the public’s confidence in endoscopy, a life-saving technology.”
ASGE is the profession’s leader in setting standards of excellence in endoscopy through its safety guidelines and the training of its members so that patients receive the best and safest care possible. The Society continually reinforces the importance of quality among its members through member communications, such as emails and newsletters, and its courses, including "Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit.”
From the latest diagnostic procedures to advanced treatment services, Physicians Regional offers a full range of care for digestive health. Their gastroenterologists have the training and expertise to treat everything from ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome to colorectal and stomach cancers.
Physicians Regional offers the latest diagnostic techniques, including advanced imaging technology and a range of endoscopic procedures. Their gastroenterologists provide the latest treatment options to deliver quality care for a wide range of digestive disorders. For more information, visit http://www.physiciansregional.com/medical-services/digestive-care.
About Physicians Regional Healthcare System
Physicians Regional Healthcare System is comprised of two premier hospitals (Collier Blvd. and Pine Ridge), an affiliated multi-specialty physician group, and a medical staff of over 300 highly-trained physicians. Our fully integrated campuses include 24-hour emergency rooms, full-service diagnostic departments and medical office buildings featuring various physician specialties. Satellite clinics are located from Bonita Springs to Marco Island, and many feature walk-in or same day appointments. Physicians Regional Healthcare System has been named a 2014 “Top Performing Hospital” by The Joint Commission, for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Surgical Care, and Immunization. The Collier Blvd. campus is the area's only MBSAQIP Accredited Bariatric Center. In addition, the Pine Ridge campus holds a fully accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. Both hospitals have been designated by The Joint Commission as Primary Stroke Centers.
About the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 14,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. Visit www.asge.org and www.screen4coloncancer.org for more information and to find a qualified doctor in your area.
About Endoscopy
Endoscopy is performed by specially-trained physicians called endoscopists using the most current technology to diagnose and treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Using flexible, thin tubes called endoscopes, endoscopists are able to access the human digestive tract without incisions via natural orifices. Endoscopes are designed with high-intensity lighting and fitted with precision devices that allow viewing and treatment of the gastrointestinal system.
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