FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 13, 2021
Saratoga Hospital Once Again Designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
Only Capital Region hospital to earn highest national distinction
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2021—Saratoga Hospital has once again been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence—the highest level of recognition awarded by the American College of Radiology.
The hospital first earned the designation in 2017 and has remained the only Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence in the Capital Region ever since. Redesignation was awarded this fall and applies to all imaging services at Saratoga Hospital, its Wilton campus, and mammography and bone density imaging on the Malta campus.
“Our Center of Excellence designation sets us apart from other imaging providers in the region,” said Mildred Aviles, director of medical imaging at Saratoga Hospital. “This distinction lets patients, providers and payers know that Saratoga Hospital adheres to the highest standards for imaging technology, professional expertise, policies and procedures and, above all, for patient care.”
To earn the Center of Excellence designation, facilities must first be accredited in each imaging service for which the American College of Radiology offers an accreditation program.
In addition, Centers of Excellence must participate in national radiology data registries as part of benchmarking and quality improvement efforts and must take steps to limit patients’ exposure to radiation. This includes using the lowest possible dose of radiation during imaging procedures and avoiding unnecessary imaging exams.
“Every step of the way, we’re held to a higher level of accountability,” Aviles said. “That means a lot to Saratoga Hospital—and even more to our patients.”
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About Saratoga Hospital: Saratoga Hospital is the Saratoga region’s leading healthcare provider and the only acute-care facility in Saratoga County. The hospital’s multispecialty practice, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, provides care at more than 20 locations, ensuring easy access to programs and services that can have the greatest impact on individual and community health. Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet designation for nursing excellence since 2004. The hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health and Glens Falls Hospital. The region’s largest locally governed health system, it has 1,520 beds, more than 800 physicians and 125 outpatient locations. For more information: www.SaratogaHospital.org or www.facebook.com/SaratogaHospital.
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