Endoscopy Center of St. Louis Recognized by Leading Gastrointestinal Medical Society for Quality and Safety

St. Louis, MO, June 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recognized Endoscopy Center of St. Louis as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The Endoscopy Center of St. Louis is one of 337 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines and have completed specialized training on principles in quality and safety in endoscopy.

“We are proud and honored to be recognized by ASGE for our efforts to enhance quality and safety in our endoscopy unit. This recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work of our dedicated professional staff,” states Paul Buse, MD, president of Endoscopy Center of St. Louis.

“ASGE is delighted to be recognizing these 337 endoscopy units, whose staff work hard every day to provide high-quality care to their patients in a safe environment,” said Bret T. Peterson, MD, FASGE, chairman ASGE Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee.

ASGE is the profession’s leader in setting standards of excellence in endoscopy through its safety guidelines and the training of its members to ensure patients receive the best and safest care possible. The Society constantly reinforces the importance of quality among its members.

Since its founding in 1941, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with nearly 12,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes the distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education.

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