All Island Gastroenterology & Liver Associates, P.C.

AIG AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION

FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION PROMOTING

QUALITY CARE AND PATIENT SAFETY

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, we are pleased to announce that on June 1, 2009, All Island Gastroenterology & Liver Associates, P.C.  was awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.

All Island Gastroenterology & Liver Associates, P.C. , underwent a thorough on-site evaluation of nearly 150 standards that promote quality care and patient safety. Our decision to pursue this voluntary process demonstrates our commitment to provide high quality patient care in a safe office environment.

Health experts predict that the number of surgical procedures performed in 2009 in physician offices and ambulatory surgery centers will surpass those performed in hospitals. As the nation's leading evaluator of patient safety and health care quality in organizations, The Joint Commission has more than 50 years' experience in promoting patient safety and high quality care for individuals seeking care in health organizations.

Achieving Joint Commission accreditation was and remains a team effort. Every employee at All Island Gastroenterology & Liver Associates, P.C., has a role in making sure that we provide the best care possible.

The Joint Commission introduced office-based surgery standards in 2001 to provide oversight for small practices performing invasive procedures. The educational experience the surveyors provided was invaluable to our facility.

As a demonstration of our commitment we encourage our patients to inform us of any issues that may assist us in improving our care. You may also contact the Joint Commission directly with any questions, comments or complaints by calling (800) 994-6610 or visiting their website at http://jointcommission.org/.