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    NMCSD Celebrates the Gatekeepers of Quality Patient Care During National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    11.08.2024

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    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) proudly celebrates National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week, honoring the invaluable contributions of our medical staff professionals who work tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety in patient care, Nov. 3-9.

    "These dedicated individuals are the gatekeepers of quality patient care, ensuring every provider at NMCSD is fully qualified and equipped to deliver exceptional care to our beneficiaries," said Cmdr. Angela Viers, Chief Medical Officer and Staff Neurosurgeon at NMCSD.

    Medical staff services teams play a critical role behind the scenes, meticulously managing the credentialing and privileging process for healthcare providers. They rigorously verify that each physician, nurse, and specialist meets stringent qualifications and maintains competencies to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Their work is essential in safeguarding patient well-being and supporting a reliable and efficient healthcare environment.

    “Our medical staff professionals are the unsung heroes of patient safety,” added Viers. “Their expertise in credentialing and quality assurance ensures that every provider at NMCSD is equipped to deliver the highest standards of care. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to excellence.”

    National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week provides an opportunity to recognize these professionals for their vital role in the healthcare system. Their diligence and attention to detail are fundamental to creating a trusted medical environment, enhancing both patient and provider confidence in the quality of care at NMCSD.

    NMCSD’s mission is to prepare service members for deployment, deliver comprehensive health services, and advance military medicine through education, training, and research.

    Employing over 5,000 personnel across Southern California, NMCSD is committed to delivering world-class patient care while upholding the highest standards of healthcare excellence.

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    Date Taken: 11.08.2024
    Date Posted: 11.08.2024 16:48
    Story ID: 484994
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US

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