Accreditations

Centers recognized by the Commission on Cancer are making exceptional efforts to improve the survival rates and the quality of life of cancer patients. Cancer programs receive this distinction by setting high standards in prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care. Programs with CoC accreditation are recognized for providing quality cancer services close to home and a multidisciplinary team approach to care. In addition, they follow evidence-based national treatment guidelines, have access to clinical trials and the newest treatment options and offer follow-up care that utilizes a survivorship care plan.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology acknowledges practices that meet certain defined quality and safety standards in the administration of cancer care. To achieve QOPI® Certification, a practice must meet or exceed a benchmark score on measures comparing the quality of their care against national standards. By choosing a practice certified by QCP™, you know you have selected a practice committed to delivering the highest quality cancer care.

The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations around the world that provide nursing excellence. Magnet®-designated health care institutions are part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This means they are in the top one percent of facilities nationwide for nursing excellence.

This credential is the highest honor an institution can receive for professional nursing practice.

American College of Radiology recognizes organizations that have gone through a rigorous review process to ensure that nationally accepted standards of care are met. Personnel must be well qualified, through education and certification, to perform medical imaging, interpret images and administer radiation therapy treatments. Equipment must be appropriate for the test or treatment patients receive and must meet or exceed quality assurance and safety guidelines. Every aspect of the American College of Radiology accreditation process is overseen by board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging.

The American College of Radiology recognizes organizations that have gone through a rigorous review process to ensure that nationally accepted standards of care are met. Personnel must be well qualified, through education and certification, to perform medical imaging, interpret images and administer radiation therapy treatments. Equipment must be appropriate for the test or treatment patients receive and must meet or exceed quality assurance and safety guidelines. Board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging oversee every aspect of the American College of Radiology accreditation process.

The American College of Radiology recognizes organizations that have gone through a rigorous review process to ensure that nationally accepted standards of care are met. Personnel must be well qualified, through education and certification, to perform medical imaging, interpret images and administer radiation therapy treatments. Equipment must be appropriate for the test or treatment patients receive and must meet or exceed quality assurance and safety guidelines. Every aspect of the American College of Radiology accreditation process is overseen by board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging.

The American College of Radiology recognizes organizations that have gone through a rigorous review process to ensure that nationally accepted standards of care are met. Personnel must be well qualified, through education and certification, to perform medical imaging, interpret images and administer radiation therapy treatments. Equipment must be appropriate for the test or treatment patients receive and must meet or exceed quality assurance and safety guidelines. Board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advanced diagnostic imaging oversee every aspect of the American College of Radiology accreditation process.

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) is a consortium of national organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring outcomes for patients with diseases of the breast. The NAPBC Board defined 27 program standards and 17 program components of care that collectively provide the most efficient and contemporary care available.

The American College of Radiology recognizes organizations that have gone through a rigorous review process to ensure that nationally accepted standards of care are met. Personnel must be well qualified, through education and certification, to perform medical imaging, interpret images and administer radiation therapy treatments. Equipment must be appropriate for the test or treatment patients receive and must meet or exceed quality assurance and safety guidelines. Every aspect of the American College of Radiology accreditation process is overseen by board-certified, expert radiologists and medical physicists in advance diagnostic imaging.

The ACR seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific practice guidelines and technical standards developed by ACR after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field.