St. Joseph Medical Center Earns IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition
The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) and Aerobiotix proudly announce that St. Joseph Medical Center has been awarded the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition. This distinction honors the hospital’s ongoing commitment to ensuring clean, safe air in surgical and procedural environments to protect patients, staff, and visitors better.
The IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition is awarded to healthcare facilities that implement robust air quality management practices beyond standard protocols. This includes reducing airborne contamination and aligning with current infection prevention guidelines. St. Joseph Medical Center earned this recognition after completing a comprehensive evaluation process led by infection control experts.
Founded in 1874, St. Joseph Medical Center is a full-service hospital caring for over 85,000 patients per year from all over the Kansas City area. With a legacy of compassionate care and medical innovation, the hospital provides a broad range of services including orthopedics, cardiovascular care, emergency medicine, general surgery, women’s health, and senior-focused services through its Senior Care Services program. It is recognized for its patient-centered approach and commitment to advancing medical excellence for the Kansas City region.
Receiving the IRIS Seal highlights the hospital’s dedication to maintaining an environment where air quality is vital in reducing the risk of infection during surgeries and invasive procedures including operating rooms and procedure suites.
Clean air is essential to quality care, and St. Joseph Medical Center is being acknowledged for taking active steps to protect everyone who walks through their doors.
St. Joseph Medical Center joins a growing list of healthcare leaders working with IRIS and Aerobiotix to elevate air quality standards in clinical settings.
For more information about St. Joseph Medical Center, visit: stjosephkc.com
To learn more about the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition, visit: safehealthcareair.org
