Newport Beach, California – January 11, 2022 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has become the first hospital on the West Coast to achieve dual accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women, recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety.
The accreditation program was established in 2020 through a collaboration between SRC and NAFC, to recognize hospitals whose continence-care programs achieve nationally recognized standards of care. Not all hospitals that seek accreditation and undergo the rigorous requirements and inspection process administered by SRC and NAFC are granted accreditation.
“We’re proud to recognize Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that Hoag is among the best nationally in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.”
“Hoag is dedicated to providing comprehensive, world-class care to all women who turn to us for their health care needs,” said Leah Nakamura, M.D., physician advisor, Hoag Pelvic Health Program. “We’re extremely proud to achieve dual recognition from SRC and NAFC for outstanding care for women’s bladder and bowel health issues.”
Each month, Hoag’s Pelvic Health Program conducts approximately 1,300 pelvic physical therapy sessions and an additional 250 wellness visits from its locations at Hoag Health Center Newport Beach and Hoag Health Center Sand Canyon in Irvine.
The program comprises 12 full-time pelvic floor physical therapists and wellness providers. Comprehensive services offered range from pelvic floor rehabilitation, acupuncture, dietary guidance and massage therapy, to maternal mental health, Pilates and yoga, meditation and mindfulness, and sexual psychotherapy. Hoag’s Pelvic Health Program consistently receives an overall rating of over 96% on the Press Ganey® patient satisfaction survey. Philanthropy has significantly supported Hoag’s Pelvic Health Program.
Surgeons of Excellence in Continence Care for Women at Hoag include Dr. Nakamura, Jill Gerpach Byers, M.D., Lance Betson, D.O., Matthew Clark, M.D., and Marc L. Winter, M.D. In addition to the national accreditation, SRC and NAFC nominated Stephany Seldura, RN, as a Continence Care Specialist for providing outstanding care to Hoag patients.
Health care 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. The inspection involves all staff working in the accredited program. Inspectors educate staff on best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.
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About the SRC and NAFC Partnership for Continence Care for Women
SRC has been endorsed by National Association for Continence (NAFC), the nation’s leading advocate for individuals with bladder and bowel conditions, to administer a set of standards and certification process to recognize Centers of Excellence and Master Surgeons in Continence Care for Women. This partnership builds upon SRC’s and NAFC’s existing Centers of Excellence program, which identifies facilities that meet rigorous benchmarks for training, clinical experience, resources and patient satisfaction. The goal is to help those dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence issues find experts that have been thoroughly and independently vetted for their quality of care.
About Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, that treats more than 30,000 inpatients and 460,000 outpatients annually. Hoag consists of two acute-care hospitals – Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, which opened in 1952, and Hoag Hospital Irvine, which opened in 2010 – in addition to nine health centers and 14 urgent care centers. Hoag has invested $261 million in programs and services to support the underserved community within the past five years, including areas like mental health, homelessness, transportation for seniors, education, and support for single mothers. Hoag is a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women’s health, and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. In the 2021 – 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings, Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California. For an unprecedented 23 years, residents of Orange County have chosen Hoag as one of the county’s best hospitals in a local newspaper survey. Visit www.hoag.org for more information.
About Surgical Review Corporation
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
