Bayhealth earned national recognition for providing safe, high-quality care when they were reaccredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The national program recognizes hospitals that provide excellent care for people having weight loss surgery.
“This reaccreditation shows Bayhealth’s continued commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for our community,” Theodoros Katsichtis, MD, FACS, DABOM, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Bayhealth, said. “Our team works together to support patients through every step of their weight journey.”
Bariatric surgery is a treatment option for people with obesity who may benefit from significant, medically supervised weight loss. In addition to helping patients lose weight, bariatric surgery can improve or help manage obesity-related health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.
Bayhealth was first accredited in 2015, and reaccreditation means the program continues to meet national standards for bariatric surgery. This includes exceeding standards in patient safety, surgical care, patient education, staff training, equipment and quality improvement. MBSAQIP recognizes hospitals that provide excellent care before, during and after surgery.
Research shows that patients treated at accredited bariatric centers often have fewer complications and better results. Patients who have had the surgery typically have more energy, move more easily and enjoy a better quality of life. Reaccreditation by the national program ensures that patients receive complete, team-based medical care which focuses on safe surgical procedures, successful long-term weight loss and helps to reverse dangerous obesity-related conditions like Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.
In order for Bayhealth to earn accreditation, they must meet strict standards for training, patient education, equipment and quality of care. They must also regularly review patient results to make sure they continue to provide safe, effective care.
If you are seeking weight loss options, call 302-459-6547 to schedule a consultation with a weight loss expert. More information can also be found online by visiting Bayhealth Weight Loss. There is a short web interest form that allows the team to reach out to you.
