AdventHealth Redmond attains national metabolic and bariatric accreditation

Accreditation demonstrates AdventHealth Redmond’s commitment to ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery.

AdventHealth Redmond announced that it has 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 (ASMBS).

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.

“Achieving accreditation through the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) is a testament to our commitment to providing the highest standard of care for our bariatric patients,” said Sarah Hunt, metabolic and bariatric surgery coordinator at AdventHealth Redmond.

As an MBSAQIP-accredited hospital, AdventHealth Redmond also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Being a Surgical Quality Partner signifies a hospital’s dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches, while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step. The Surgical Quality Partner designation lets patients know AdventHealth Redmond is dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement and has been verified or accredited by the ACS. Patients can trust that the care they receive at Surgical Quality Partner hospitals adheres to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality.

“This recognition validates the hard work of our entire team in meeting rigorous quality and safety standards, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care at every stage of their journey. It also positions our program as a leader in metabolic and bariatric surgery, reflecting our dedication to continuous improvement and positive patient outcomes,” said Hunt.

"As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, AdventHealth Redmond has shown a commitment providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating themselves to continuous self-improvement," said ACS Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS.

Not only has Hunt and the metabolic and bariatric surgery team focused on quality, but also on individualized attention to each person’s needs, motivation, health and goals. Hunt walks alongside each patient during their weight loss journey to provide both clinical and emotional support.

“Achieving this accreditation reflects AdventHealth Redmond’s unwavering commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care,” said Isaac Sendros, president and CEO of AdventHealth Redmond. “This program is not only about meeting high standards; it’s about creating a safe, supportive environment where each patient receives the personalized care they deserve. Through this accreditation, we demonstrate our dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring our patients experience the best possible outcomes at every step of their journey to better health.”