COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown has received the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner distinction including the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. In order to receive the accreditation, according to ACS, inpatient and outpatient bariatric surgery centers undergo an independent, voluntary, and rigorous peer evaluation in […]
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown has received the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner distinction including the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
In order to receive the accreditation, according to ACS, inpatient and outpatient bariatric surgery centers undergo an independent, voluntary, and rigorous peer evaluation in accordance with nationally recognized bariatric surgical standards. Bassett’s program has been accredited since its inception in 2012.
“We have a phenomenal team that is dedicated to ensuring the best care for our patients,” Dr. Stephanie Oceguera, director of Bassett’s metabolic and bariatric surgery program, said in a press release. “We continually strive to improve our outcomes and are very proud to have earned this distinction from the American College of Surgeons.”
Bassett Healthcare Network includes five corporately affiliated hospitals along with community-based health centers, school-based health centers, skilled-nursing facilities, and other health partners in related fields.