In recognition of its quality and patient safety, SOS Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center (SODS) was named a Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in 2024, one of only 31 selected nationally and the only ASC selected in New York State for the competitive award. This is the fourth year of Leapfrog’s Top ASC award, which honors top performers as verified by the Leapfrog ASC Survey. The award is presented by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers widely acknowledged as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality.
“I am honored that Specialist’s One-Day Surgery Center has been selected as one of the few orthopedic ASCs in the nation and the only ASC in New York State,” said Geoff Smith, Executive Director of SODS. “LeapFrog has long set the national standard for hospital safety, and with their recent inclusion of surgery centers, we are proud to be recognized on the top ASC list.” Kim Murray, Chief Clinical Officer at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists adds, “The criteria are rigorous, and we are committed to holding ourselves to an even higher level of excellence, comparable to that of hospitals.”
The quality of patient care across many areas of ASC performance is considered in identifying award winners, including staffing, patient experience, hand hygiene, surgical checklist protocols, and error prevention.
"SOS Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and prioritizing patient safety," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "We are proud to award them our highest honor as one of the Top ASCs in the nation—an elite distinction that recognizes only the very best in patient care. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this remarkable achievement."
A total of 31 ASCs across the United States were selected as Top ASCs, representing:
- 9 States
- California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Tennessee
- 9 Specialties
- Gastroenterology, general surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, urology, neurological surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery
The Leapfrog Top ASC Award is modeled after the prestigious Leapfrog Top Hospital award that has been in existence since 2006. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2024 Top ASCs, visit https://www.leapfroggroup.org/ratings-reports/top-ascs.
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