Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Recently Achieved Surgical Review Corporation's Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Accreditation

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) recently achieved accreditation from SRC as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. This accreditation recognizes LCRH’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.

Status as an accredited Robotic Center of Excellence means that Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all pursue accreditation, and among those who do, not all meet the standards to earn it.

Carolyn Sparks, CEO of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, says, “Our drive for SRC accreditation is about quality care for every patient. It confirms that our team delivers care to the highest national and international standards. I’m incredibly proud of our physicians and staff, and this accreditation enables us to provide the highest quality care every day.”

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 Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”

Physicians included in the survey are: Dr. Stacey Bowlds, General Surgery; Dr. John Bruner, OB/GYN; Dr. Joseph Eid, Bariatric and Foregut Surgeon; Dr. Alecia Fields, OB/GYN; and Dr. Benjamin Stivers, General Surgery. To learn more, visit LakeCumberlandHospital.com/robot.

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Established in 2003, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons and health professionals worldwide that meet our proven standards. Look for our seal, expect excellence. For more information, visit www.surgicalreview.org.