St. Francis Medical Center Recently Achieved SRC's Center of Excellence in Specialized Anesthesia and Minimally Invasive Surgery
November 18, 2024
St. Francis Medical Center recently achieved accreditation from SRC as a Center of Excellence in both Specialized Anesthesia and Minimally Invasive Surgery. These accreditations recognize St. Francis' commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.
Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that St. Francis Medical Center has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all hospitals and surgeons seek accreditation; not all that undergo the rigorous inspection process are granted accreditation.
"St. Francis Medical Center has a long-standing commitment to excellence in patient care," said Dr. Thomas Gullatt, President of St. Francis Health. "These accreditations are the result of outstanding collaboration between our providers and team members, all focused on providing the highest level of treatment. We are proud to achieve outcomes that go beyond meeting standards, ensuring better results and faster recovery for the communities we serve."
Healthcare facilities and surgeons seeking an SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure the applicant meets SRC’s proven 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 educate staff in the accredited departments on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.
“We’re proud to recognize St. Francis Medical Center for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “These accreditations signal that this facility is among the best in these specialties and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”
St. Francis is also accredited through SRC as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
About St. Francis Health
St. Francis Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Monroe, Louisiana, with more than 1,800 team members committed to caring for those we serve. With a 328-bed medical center, acute-care hospital, freestanding outpatient center, over 20 outpatient clinics and nearly 350 physician partners, for more than 100 years, St. Francis has provided comprehensive healthcare services for a variety of medical and surgical specialties. St. Francis offers Northeast Louisiana’s only Level 3 NICU, Level 3 OB and Level 2 PICU services. St. Francis Medical Center leads the region in heart and vascular services, critical care, and complex and minimally invasive surgical procedures. The hospital offers a designated Level 3 Trauma Program, Graduate Medical Education Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Centers of Excellence in the areas of obstetrics, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, and breast health. St. Francis is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit stfran.com.