Bayshore Medical Center Receives IRIS Seal of Recognition for Excellence in Air Quality
The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) and Aerobiotix are pleased to announce that Bayshore Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, has been awarded the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition. This prestigious honor acknowledges the hospital’s outstanding efforts in ensuring superior air quality, particularly within its operating rooms, to create a safer and healthier environment for patients and healthcare staff.
Bayshore Medical Center underwent a thorough evaluation process to achieve this distinction. The process included on-site audits and assessments by infection prevention experts, confirming the hospital’s commitment to reducing airborne contaminants with cutting-edge air management technologies. The IRIS Seal reflects Bayshore’s leadership in prioritizing environmental safety and patient care excellence.
Bayshore Medical Center is known for its advanced specialty programs, including its state-of-the-art Thoracic and Pulmonary Care. Recently, Bayshore became the first hospital in New Jersey to use the groundbreaking Galaxy System for earlier and more precise lung cancer diagnoses. This robotic technology represents a significant advancement in thoracic care, helping to identify and biopsy lung nodules with unparalleled accuracy, ultimately improving patient outcomes. The hospital is also home to an accredited Center for Bariatrics, offering comprehensive surgical and non-surgical weight-loss solutions and nationally recognized Cardiovascular Care, featuring advanced minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Bayshore Medical Center’s excellence extends to its expanded Dr. Robert H. Harris Emergency Care Center, which offers advanced emergency services in a tranquil and modern facility, and its Center for Wound Healing, which has been designated a Center of Excellence by Healogics® for 11 consecutive years. From diagnostic imaging to breast care, Bayshore continues to deliver innovative healthcare solutions while maintaining a steady focus on quality and safety.
For more information about the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition and its impact, visit https://safehealthcareair.org/.
