Reggio Emilia Hospital Achieves Landmark National Accreditation in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
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A groundbreaking achievement in Italian healthcare: the Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy department in Reggio Emilia has become the first in the nation to earn joint Sied-Anote Kiwa-Cermet quality accreditation, setting a new standard for clinical excellence and organizational efficiency.
The prestigious certification recognizes the department’s commitment to superior patient care, rigorous clinical protocols, and a comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery across the Reggio Emilia province. This milestone, announced on December 17, 2025, signifies a model for healthcare systems nationwide.
A Rigorous Path to Accreditation
The accreditation process was extensive, involving a detailed evaluation by the Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy (Sied) and the National Association of Endoscopy Technical Operators (Anote), in collaboration with Kiwa-Cermet, a leading quality certification firm. Over 100 requirements were meticulously analyzed by a team of doctors, gastroenterologists, and nurses from across Italy, coordinated by Dr. Maurizio Capelli and Dr. Giancarlo Spinzi.
The evaluation encompassed critical areas including service appropriateness, clinical accuracy, patient safety, user satisfaction, and overall facility management. “The improvement process concluded positively,” according to the Accreditation Commission, paving the way for the issuance of a single, unified certificate.
A Provincial Network of Excellence
This achievement extends beyond a single department, celebrating the integrated organizational model adopted at the provincial level. The accreditation encompasses a network of healthcare facilities including offices in Reggio Emilia, Castelnovo ne’ Monti, Correggio, Guastalla, Montecchio, and Scandiano.
This interconnected system delivers over 35,000 services annually, ranging from initial diagnostic assessments and preventative screening programs to highly complex medical procedures. The unified approach ensures consistent quality and safety standards throughout the region.
Leadership Praises Commitment to Quality
The director of the Gastroenterology-Digestive Endoscopy department, Dr. Romano Sassatelli, expressed his pride in the accomplishment. “Our tradition of research into quality has found further confirmation in this precious result,” he stated. “This is a fair recognition of careful and respectful work for patients and of the optimal and appropriate use of the best technologies for everyone.”
He further emphasized the crucial support from hospital and general management, which invested in staff training, technological advancements, and streamlined service organization throughout the accreditation journey.
The general director of the healthcare company, Davide Fornaciari, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the public value of the achievement. “We believe it is one of the most important goals for the local healthcare system – to make available to every citizen who turns to our facilities a high technological level together with in-depth specialist expertise,” Fornaciari said. “These results are achieved with passion and perseverance. I would like to thank Dr. Sassatelli and the professionals of his team for bringing this prestigious recognition to Reggio Emilia.”
This landmark accreditation underscores Reggio Emilia’s dedication to providing world-class healthcare and serves as a blueprint for other Italian regions striving for excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.
