Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center receives recognition for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Tenet Health Central Coast’s Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo has been recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) for their quality and safety in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The medical center said this recognition is esteemed, sought-after and elite. Sierra Vista is also the only hospital in San Luis Obispo County and the only Central Coast facility between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz counties to receive this honor.
In California thus far, only 35 endoscopy units have qualified for the ASGE recognition.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is currently more accurate than X-ray films for detecting inflammation, ulcers and tumors of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
The procedure involves doctors using a flexible tube with a camera on the end of it to see the inside lining of your digestive tract.
“In contrast to some report cards and star systems out there that sometimes rely on old data, this recognition is current, has a peer-review process, and uses quality and competence measures,” said Mark Lisa, CEO of Tenet Health Central Coast.
The process of receiving ASGE recognition involves measuring the continued competence of all staff relative to their roles, demonstrating the adoption of policies specific to the assessment of performance relative to key quality indicators and showing established infrastructure and personnel who are dedicated to infection prevention and control.
The ASGE certificate and recognition is granted for three years and can be renewed.
