were considered obese. Obesity being a serious health concern, weight loss surgery is the only alternative for some individuals. The COEMBS, The Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program reflects the unique responsibilities and roles of metabolic and bariatric surgery providers and the specific needs of obese patients. It certifies facilities to enable patients to distinguish providers who met the requirements for delivering long-term follow-up and high -quality preoperative care from those who do not (Hutcher, 2016). The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery named Inspira Medical Center Vineland for the third consecutive time as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (“Inspira”, 2014). Per the Society, the Center of Excellence designation recognized favorable outcomes in bariatric surgical programs with a demonstrated track record. Inspira first became a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence in 2006. The society checks not only by having a minimum of 140 bariatric procedures per year but also obesity sensitivity training. Inspira covers comprehensive preoperative patient education using organized and supervised Bariatric Surgery Support …show more content…
Provision of life-changing procedures to patients in the community meets the facility’s and support group’s shared goal. Support sessions have a different theme or topic, and patients provide support and advice to each other, alongside motivational and informative talks from outside speakers. A personal perspective of support staff with previous weight loss surgery equips them with valuable knowledge and advice as part of their commitment to caring for overweight and morbidly obese patients (Parker et al, 2017). Inspira track record is an indicator of the effectiveness of organization’s programs. Driven by a belief that the key aspect of weight loss is improved health, an accurate measure of the program's success is the elimination or improvement of weight-related health conditions of at least 140 patients annually, after they consult with support groups of pre-procedure