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Langley Memorial Hospital recognized for surgical excellence

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Nov, 2025 01:17 PM

Earning international recognition for surgical excellence, Langley Memorial Hospital ranks among the 2024 meritorious hospitals named by the American College of Surgeons.

Langley Memorial Hospital is one of 10 hospitals in Canada and 76 worldwide to be recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) for its commitment to improving surgical outcomes for adult patients in 2024.

The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program focuses on reducing surgical complications and enhancing patient outcomes through a data-driven, evidence-based approach. In 2024, it evaluated 609 hospitals.

“We are fortunate to have incredibly dedicated, capable and compassionate care providers on our surgical teams at Langley Memorial Hospital,” says Dr. Mitra Maharaj, site medical director and NSQIP Surgeon Champion for Langley Memorial Hospital. “Over the years, we have worked diligently to turn the data provided by the program into sustained improvements in how we deliver care to our community, ensuring we do our very best for every person who comes to Langley for surgical treatment.”

All participating hospitals track the results of inpatient and outpatient surgeries, collecting data on patient safety. The ACS NSQIP committee reviews this information and shares its findings to help hospitals improve performance, meet national standards and provide safer, higher-quality care.

Langley Memorial Hospital received top honours in the high-risk categories for outcomes in eight key areas: mortality, cardiac incidents, pneumonia, unplanned intubation, ventilator use for over 48 hours, renal failure, surgical site infections and urinary tract infections.

This recognition reflects years of dedication by Langley Memorial Hospital’s surgical teams to strengthening programs, fostering continuous learning and delivering safer, higher-quality care. It is a testament to their perseverance, collaboration and data-driven approach.

“Data guides our work and every data point represents a patient. By using data with purpose, we not only measure outcomes but improve them,” shares Angela Tecson, director, Surgical Safety and Physician Partnerships.

Highlighting the significance of the achievement, Lesli Matheson Jennings, executive director, Clinical Quality and Patient Experience, adds, “This award represents the highest level of recognition for surgical quality and safety. It acknowledges the dedication of Langley Memorial Hospital’s entire surgical team and reinforces our commitment to continually improving care for every patient who comes through our doors.”

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