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ASGE recognizes 56 endoscopy units for quality and safety through Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program
Date:1/15/2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. January 15, 2009 The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has recognized 56 endoscopy units as part of its new program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines.

"ASGE received an outstanding response to this program, and we are delighted to be recognizing the first recipients from 56 endoscopy units, who are working hard everyday to provide high-quality care to their patients in a safe environment," said Douglas O. Faigel, MD, FASGE, chairman, ASGE Quality Assurance Task Force. "We are proud to acknowledge these ASGE members through our Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program for their commitment to promoting the highest standards of safety and quality."

An important component of the program is an educational course that thoroughly reviews related guidelines. The inaugural course, "Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit," was held on Oct. 17-18, 2008, in Oak Brook, Ill., at ASGE's Institute for Training and Technology. The course sold out in October, so it is being repeated on February 21, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Upon completion of the program, units receive an ASGE "Certificate of Recognition" for promoting quality in endoscopy. This symbol can be displayed to let patients and referring physicians know that the endoscopy unit is dedicated to delivering high-quality endoscopic care and has received specialized training around these principles.

2009 ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program Honorees

  • Saints Streets/Lafayette General Ambulatory Endoscopy, Lafayette, LA
  • Digestive Health And Endoscopy Center, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
  • Eastside Endoscopy Center, Saint Clair Shores, MI

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Contact: Anne Brownsey
abrownsey@asge.org
630-570-5635
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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