MBSAQIP stands for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Hospitals that take part in this voluntary program commit to the highest level of safe, quality care for weight loss surgery patients. UPMC Bariatric Services is proud to meet the highest level of MBSAQIP accreditation. That means the program has gone through a thorough review of our:
Equipment and technology.
Medical, surgical, and other procedures.
Operating rooms and facilities.
Surgeon and staff training and experience.
MBSAQIP reviews are ongoing to ensure we continue to:
Commit to advancing our patients’ quality of care and safety.
Have the best resources and equipment to perform even the most complex weight loss surgery procedures.
Meet nationally recognized weight loss surgery benchmarks, outcomes, and standards of care.
Offer continued support after weight loss surgery.