St. Joseph’s Health Recently Achieved SRC’s Center of Excellence Accreditation in Hernia Surgery

 

 

Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health recently achieved accreditation from SRC as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. This accreditation recognizes St. Joseph’s Health commitment to a high standard of delivering quality patient care and safety. 

Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that St. Joseph’s Health has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all hospitals seek accreditation and not all who undertake the rigorous inspection process are granted it.

“Achieving accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery reflects the dedication of our entire surgical team to providing patients with the safest, most effective care available,” said Dr. Travis P. Webb, Medical Director of the Hernia Center of Excellence at St. Joseph’s Health. “This recognition validates the clinical pathways, standardized practices, and patient-centered focus we have built to ensure every individual we care for has the best possible outcome.”

Healthcare facilities seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s standards and requirements. These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways and standardized operating procedures, an emphasis on patient education, and continuous quality assessment. Inspectors also educate staff in the accredited departments on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.

“We’re proud to recognize St. Joseph’s Health for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”

Meet Our Accredited Surgeons of Excellence:

• Beata E. Belfield, MD, FACS
• James J. Giannone, DO, MS, FACS, FACOS
• C. Melinda Stevens, DO
• Travis P. Webb, MD, FACS
• Balasubramaniam Sivakumar, MD, FACS

 

Learn more and request an appointment with a surgeon here.

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About St. Joseph’s Health

St. Joseph’s Health, a non-profit health care system in Syracuse, New York, has been a trailblazer in the field since 1869 when it became the city’s first public hospital. Its commitment to exceptional care is evident in a network of acute, ambulatory, primary and specialty care services and partner care facilities providing a range of services to promote long-term health in the communities we serve. St. Joseph’s has been ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, is a designated Primary Stroke Center, and is consistently named a Best Regional Hospital and #1 in the Syracuse Metro area by US News and World Report. St. Joseph’s Health is dedicated to excellence, innovation and compassionate patient care. From pioneering ambulance services in Syracuse to being the first in Central New York to use DaVinci robotic surgery technology in an outpatient facility, St. Joseph’s legacy of firsts demonstrates its ongoing commitment to leading medical advancements. Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians and a member of Trinity Health, St. Joseph’s Health is your trusted partner in health, combining a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to ensure the health and well-being of our communities.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue in FY2023 was $21.6 billion with $1.5 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

About Surgical Review Corporation 

Established in 2003, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons, and health professionals worldwide that meet our proven standards.