Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Attains National Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) announced that they have 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).

As the only currently accredited bariatric surgery center in south-central Kentucky, this designation establishes LCRH as a leading provider of care for patients with obesity and obesity-related conditions in the region. The accreditation also signifies the hospital's ability to provide advanced care for higher acuity patients, offering comprehensive services and tailored treatment plans for individuals with complex medical needs.

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.

“At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, patient safety and exceptional outcomes are at the heart of everything we do,” said Carolyn Sparks, CEO of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. “Achieving MBSAQIP accreditation reflects our team’s relentless commitment to providing the highest standard of care for our patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. This recognition underscores our dedication to excellence and reinforces the trust our community places in us every day.”

As an MBSAQIP-accredited hospital, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital 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 Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital 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.

"ACS Quality programs are grounded in more than a century of experience and participation is an important measure of a hospital’s surgical quality. As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital 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 & Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS.

“This accreditation is a testament to the comprehensive care and dedication of our entire team at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital said Dr. Joseph Eid, Bariatric Surgeon and Medical Director of Cumberland Bariatric Institute. “Our goal is not only to help patients achieve weight loss but also to improve their overall health and quality of life. Being recognized by MBSAQIP highlights our commitment to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care.”

Learn more about the MBSAQIP.