Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital announced that they have received accreditation under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. As the only currently accredited bariatric surgery center in south-central Kentucky, this designation recognizes LCRH as a leading provider of care for patients with obesity and obesity-related conditions in the region. The accreditation also signifies the hospital's ability to provide advanced care for higher acuity patients, offering comprehensive services and tailored treatment plans for individuals with complex medical needs.
MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, sleep apnea, and others. Research shows accredited centers experience lower complications, and better outcomes than that of non-accredited facilities.
“At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, patient safety and exceptional outcomes are at the heart of everything we do,” said Carolyn Sparks, CEO of LCRH. “Achieving MBSAQIP accreditation reflects our team’s relentless commitment to providing the highest standard of care for our patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. This recogniti.
