Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Earns the IRIS Seal of Recognition for Excellence in Air Quality

The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) and Aerobiotix are pleased to announce that Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center has been awarded the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition. This national honor underscores the hospital’s commitment to maintaining exemplary air quality standards in its clinical, surgical, and patient care environments, promoting a safer and cleaner atmosphere for patients, families, and staff.

To achieve this recognition, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center underwent a comprehensive evaluation process conducted by infection prevention specialists. The assessment included detailed air quality audits and on-site inspections confirming the hospital’s use of advanced air purification systems to reduce airborne pathogens and enhance the overall safety of its care environment.

Located in Corvallis, Oregon, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is the only major hospital in the city, serving the residents of Benton, Linn, and Lincoln counties. As one of five Level II trauma centers in the state, it offers a wide range of medical specialties, including comprehensive cancer care, a full-service cardiology and cardiovascular surgery program, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, inpatient mental health services, and other regional services.

With this recognition, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center reinforces its mission of building healthier communities together, rooted in its values of passion, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence.

For more information about the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition and its significance, visit safehealthcareair.org.