February 19, 2019 (TAMPA, Fla.) – Laser Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, is proud to announce they are one of six finalists for the prestigious 2018-19 Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Award. The Award is put on by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) and recognizes exemplary quality improvement studies.
Laser Spine Surgical Center’s submission titled, “ASC Overall Cleanliness” is one of three final studies being considered from the surgical/procedural field. Three other studies representing the primary care field are also being considered for top awards.
“We are proud to be honored among such an elite group of finalists from around the country,” said Sandra Oglesby, Senior Director of Nursing and ASC Operations for Laser Spine Institute. “We take great pride in the cleanliness of our Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) and in delivering world-class medical care for all our patients.”
The winners in each category (surgical/procedural and primary care) will be announced at the March 15-16th AAAHC Achieving Accreditation Conference in Tampa, Florida. Click on this link for more information about the six finalists for the Innovations in Quality Improvement Award.
Laser Spine Institute’s state-of-the-art surgery centers have been recognized by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) since 2012 when they were first accredited by this prestigious organization.
About Laser Spine Institute:
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Laser Spine Institute operates four, state-of-the-art surgery centers in Tampa, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona; St. Louis, Missouri and Cincinnati, Ohio. Laser Spine Institute has performed nearly 100,000 procedures to help patients find lasting relief from debilitating neck and back pain caused by spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, bone spurs, bulging/herniated discs, sciatica and other chronic conditions. Laser Spine Institute has been repeatedly recognized for outstanding patient satisfaction and reports an enterprise-wide 98 percent patient satisfaction rate.
Opening in Tampa in 2005 with one just operating room and nine employees, Laser Spine Institute has grown to four, state-of-the-art facilities with more than 500 corporate and health care professionals across the country.
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