Laser Spine Institute's Philadelphia facility received the gold-level Planetree Designation for Excellence in Patient-Centered Care.
Here are five notes:
1. Laser Spine is the first ASC to receive an honor from Planetree.
2. The facility is among 75 healthcare organizations globally to earn the recognition.
3. Planetree assesses organizations based on patient and family member experience, front-line staff, leadership teams, medical staff and board members.
4. After on-site tours, staff focus groups and patient interviews, Planetree decides on recognition.
5. Planetree is a nonprofit organization that partners with healthcare organizations to promote better care.
"We celebrate their success in transforming the healthcare experience by elevating the voices of their patients and designing care around their very human needs for respect, kindness, compassion and the highest quality of care," said Susan Frampton, PhD, president, Planetree.