Wayne Healthcare
Endoscopy unit recognized for quality and safety
GREENVILLE, OH. – February 3 – The American Society for
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical
society, has recently granted a three-year renewal recognition for
quality and safety to Wayne HealthCare Endoscopy Unit in Greenville,
Ohio as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality
in endoscopy in all settings where it is practiced in the United States
Wayne HealthCare Endoscopy Unit is one of more than 450 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 again for our efforts to enhance
quality and safety in our endoscopy unit. We have developed a
multidisciplinary team that through education and training ensures our
dedication to the delivery of high quality care,” said Dr. John Dutro,
medical director of Wayne HealthCare's endoscopy unit.
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 and Puerto Rico 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, successful applicants are awarded ASGE’s
Certificate of Recognition of Quality in Endoscopy. 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 Jonathan Cohen, 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 and Quality
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.”
Wayne HealthCare is proud to offer endoscopy services to the community.
We encourage patients to contact their family healthcare provider to
discuss age appropriate test and screenings. Colorectal cancer
screenings are recommended at the age of 50. People at a higher risk of
developing colorectal cancer should begin screening at a younger age,
and may need to be tested more frequently.
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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