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Philadelphia Endoscopy Center
Erin Pellegrin
215.829.7642
epellegrin@penngi.com
Philadelphia Endoscopy Center Receives National Honor
Washington Square Endoscopy Center Recognized by Leading Medical Society for High Quality Patient Care
Philadelphia, PA – May 6, 2009 – The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has named the Washington Square Endoscopy Center, LLC (WSEC) to its national Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program. This new program honors units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infection control guidelines. Upon completion of the program, units receive an ASGE "Certificate of Recognition" for promoting quality in endoscopy. WSEC is one of only 124 units to be recognized nationwide.
"We are very pleased to be honored by the ASGE with such a prestigious award," said Dr. William Lipshutz, practicing Gastroenterologist for WSEC. "This clearly shows the high standards of medical care our entire team of Physicians and staff provide our patients."
In order to receive a certificate of recognition, WSEC showed proof of its Joint Commission accreditation; affirmed that specific ASGE and CDC guidelines are adopted and followed as requirements of the Center's policy; and had a representative of the Center complete the ASGE Recognition Course, "Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit." The Certificate of Recognition award is granted for a three-year renewable period.
"Our Endoscopy Center staff works very hard and pays strict attention to all safety and quality guidelines," said Stephanie Diem RN, Clinical Director for WSEC. "We are continually training and retraining our staff to remain current with professional standards. Our vision is to be ‘the best healthcare experience our patients ever had.'"
The Washington Square Endoscopy Center includes a team of six Gastroenterologists who specialize in endoscopies and colonoscopies. Its focus is on performing patient procedures in a dignified and efficient environment. It utilizes state-of-the art High Definition endoscopic equipment to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment. The Physicians also treat patients for a variety of disorders, including: Reflux/GERD, Barrett's Esophagus, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hemorrhoids, Celiac Disease, Hepatitis and Cirrhosis in the offices of PHGI Associates, LTD. at the Washington Square location.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (215) 829-3561 or visit www.pennsygi.com.
About Washington Square Endoscopy Center, LLC
The Washington Square Endoscopy Center opened in 2002. It is a federal and state-licensed ambulatory endoscopy center privately owned and managed by Physicians. With 100,000 patients, the focus is to perform endoscopies and colonoscopies in a safe, efficient and dignified environment. The Washington Square Endoscopy Center is accredited by the Joint Commission, known as the "Gold Seal of Approval" in healthcare.
About The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Founded in 1941, the mission of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with nearly 11,000 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.
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