ASGE Recognizes 6 Endoscopy Centers for Safety & Quality

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized six Texas endoscopy centers through its ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program.

The program's guidelines include quality assurance, privileging, endoscope reprocessing, staff competency assurance and CDC infection control guidelines.

The newly-honored endoscopy centers include:
•    Endoscopy Center at Central Park (Bedford, Texas)
•    Endoscopy Center at Redbird Square (Dallas)
•    Humble (Texas) Kingwood Endoscopy Center
•    North Richland Hills (Texas) Endoscopy Center
•    Old Town Endoscopy Center (Dallas)
•    Preston Crossing Endoscopy Center (Plano, Texas)

In addition to these six centers, the ASGE recognized Avista Endoscopy Suites in Louisville, Colo., and Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital HEB Endoscopy & Special Procedures in Bedford.

The ASGE also granted three-year renewal of recognition to 24 endoscopy units.

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