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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has received a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety in endoscopy from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Stormont Vail is one of more than 600 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009.

“It’s a privilege to be recognized once again by ASGE for our commitment to excellence in endoscopic care,” said Dr. Khalil Abuamr, Associate Physician at Cotton O’Neil Digestive Health. “It’s a meaningful acknowledgement of our entire team’s dedication to working collaboratively, supporting one another, and delivering the highest standard of care to every patient we serve.”

To be recognized by ASGE, an endoscopy unit must demonstrate 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 proud to acknowledge these endoscopy units through our Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program for their commitment to promoting the highest standards of quality and safety,” said Gerard Isenberg, MD, MBA, 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 honoree units contribute to the public’s confidence in endoscopy, a life-saving technology.”

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 16,000 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 ASGE.org and ValueOfColonoscopy.org for more information and to find a qualified doctor in your area.