Geisinger Health System
09/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2024 07:22
Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Montoursville receives national accreditation
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. -
Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy - Montoursville was recently accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety. Becoming accredited means Geisinger Montoursville met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by the AAAHC. More than 6,600 ambulatory health locations across the country have received this status. "This accreditation is a testament to the commitment and passion our team at Geisinger Endoscopy Montoursville has to our patients and community," said Amitpal Johal, M.D., Geisinger chair of gastroenterology. "I am proud to be a part of a team that is delivering best-in-class gastroenterology and endoscopy care." The clinic underwent an extensive self-assessment and an onsite survey by AAAHC surveyors, who are physicians, nurses and administrators actively involved in ambulatory care. The survey is peer-based and educational, presenting best practices to help improve care and services. Although the onsite survey is a key component of the process, Geisinger Montoursville also worked on ongoing compliance and continuous improvement and adopted policies and procedures that helped improve quality and focus on self-evaluation every day. The AAAHC is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation. The organization advocates for the provision of high-quality health care through the development and adoption of nationally recognized standards. The AAAHC Certificate of Accreditation, along with specialized programs, demonstrates an organization's commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to its patients.
Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy - Montoursville was recently accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety. Becoming accredited means Geisinger Montoursville met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by the AAAHC. More than 6,600 ambulatory health locations across the country have received this status. "This accreditation is a testament to the commitment and passion our team at Geisinger Endoscopy Montoursville has to our patients and community," said Amitpal Johal, M.D., Geisinger chair of gastroenterology. "I am proud to be a part of a team that is delivering best-in-class gastroenterology and endoscopy care." The clinic underwent an extensive self-assessment and an onsite survey by AAAHC surveyors, who are physicians, nurses and administrators actively involved in ambulatory care. The survey is peer-based and educational, presenting best practices to help improve care and services. Although the onsite survey is a key component of the process, Geisinger Montoursville also worked on ongoing compliance and continuous improvement and adopted policies and procedures that helped improve quality and focus on self-evaluation every day. The AAAHC is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation. The organization advocates for the provision of high-quality health care through the development and adoption of nationally recognized standards. The AAAHC Certificate of Accreditation, along with specialized programs, demonstrates an organization's commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to its patients.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation's leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses - and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania's largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state's economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.