SJMC Clinical Quality & Safety Results
At SJMC, we are committed to providing high-quality care and maintaining the safety of our patients. Our clinical quality and safety results highlight our dedication to excellence in healthcare services. We continuously monitor and improve our performance across various departments, ensuring that patients receive care that meets or exceeds national and global standards.
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Gastroenterology Quality & Safety Results
Colonoscopy is the cornerstone of colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention worldwide and in Malaysia.
A colonoscopy may be lifesaving because it allows early detection of pre-cancerous colonic growths or polyps, which can be removed on the spot. SJMC ensures high quality colonoscopy by monitoring these priority indicators as recommended by professional bodies. By meeting and exceeding these standards of quality and thoroughness, we aim to improve your chance of identifying or preventing colorectal cancer.
| Quality Indicators Description | SJMC Achievement
Jan to Jun 2024 |
Performance Target |
|---|---|---|
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Caecal Intubation Rate (CIR) What proportion of the time the endoscopist is able to view the entire colon |
100% |
> = 95%1 |
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Adenoma detection rate (ADR) How often the endoscopist finds an adenoma, which is a precancerous growth in the colon |
44% |
35%1
25%2
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- Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy. The American Journal of Gastroenterology 119(9):p 1754-1780, September 2024. | DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002972
- Performance measures for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality Improvement Initiative DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-103411 | Endoscopy 2017; 49: 1–20
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