Quality Metrics

Mercy Endoscopy Unit Earns National Recognition for Quality & Safety

The Endoscopy Unit at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).

The recognition is part of ASGE’s Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program, which promotes the highest standards in patient care and safety.

Mercy is one of only a select number of hospitals nationwide to receive this distinction since the program began in 2009. Read more.

Mercy Gastroenterology Clinic prides itself on providing patients with a high standard of care and that shows in their quality data.

The following is the precancer polyp detection rate showing the percentage of colonoscopies where Mercy gastroenterologists are finding and removing precancers compared with the national benchmark set by the ASGE (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) the governing body of gastroenterology.

Screening Colonoscopy Females:

Mercy: 60.50%
National Benchmark: 30% or greater

Screening Colonoscopy Males:

Mercy: 71.87%
National Benchmark: 40% or greater

The following is the average length of time for a colonoscopy procedure at Mercy compared with the ASGE national benchmark.

Average Withdrawal Time:

(This is the amount of time spent viewing the colon tissue as the colonoscope is withdrawn during the colonoscopy).

Mercy: 11.29 minutes
National Benchmark: 8 minutes or greater

Mercy obtains the optimal time to find and remove precancers and abnormalities in the colon. This allows for a thorough review, while not burdening the patient beyond necessary time frames.

Reporting period 1/1/25 through 12/31/25