The Endoscopy Center is a dedicated state-of-the-art unit for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for gastrointestinal and lung conditions. The Endoscopy Center has an expert team of board-certified gastroenterologists and a nursing team with decades of experience in endoscopic procedures. The team is focused on delivering superior and compassionate care and support to patients who are undergoing an endoscopy procedure.
The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that have demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and quality in endoscopy. The program’s rigorous criteria includes following the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscope reprocessing, CDC infection control guidelines and ensuring endoscopy staff competency. Another important component of the program is an educational course entitled, Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit, which thoroughly reviews related guidelines. The ASGE recertification reflects the unit’s commitment to the highest quality standards.
Since its founding in 1941, ASGE has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE is the profession’s leader in setting standards of excellence in endoscopy through its safety guidelines and training of its members to ensure patients receive the best and safest care possible. ASGE also is the foremost resource for endoscopy education, fosters endoscopic research and recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy.