South Georgia Medical Center

11/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/14/2024 08:37

SGMC Health Earns Electrodiagnostic Lab Reaccreditation

EMG Technologist, Lisa Posas and SGMC Health Neurologist, Hernan Posas, MD with the Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Laboratory Accreditation certificate.

SGMC Health is thrilled to announce that SGMC Neurology and Neurosciences has once again earned the highest designation of Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Laboratory Accreditation from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM): Laboratory Accreditation with Exemplary Status.

This prestigious accreditation reflects SGMC Neurology's commitment to providing top-quality, patient-centered care in neurology and electrodiagnostic testing. EDX Laboratory Accreditation with Exemplary Status recognizes facilities that demonstrate adherence to AANEM's rigorous standards for quality, integrity, and clinical operations that directly enhance patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

"Continuing to achieving AANEM's Laboratory Accreditation with Exemplary Status is a tremendous honor and a testament to our team's dedication to delivering the highest standards of care in neurology," said Hernan Posas, MD, Neurologist at SGMC Health. "This designation underscores our continued commitment to quality and ensures that our patients benefit from reliable, accurate diagnostic testing in a supportive clinical environment."

"We commend SGMC Neurology for their commitment to meet and exceed accreditation standards. This demonstrates their dedication to ensuring patients are receiving the best possible care," said Shirlyn A. Adkins, JD, AANEM Executive Director.

Since 2011, AANEM has accredited hundreds of primary and satellite EDX laboratories across the country, evaluating each based on its adherence to professional standards essential for providing quality care in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine. This accreditation is a mark of excellence and affirms SGMC Neurology's role as a leader in clinical quality within the neurology community.

For more information, visit sgmc.org.