Park Ridge Hospital is proud to announce they are one of 66 facilities across the country to receive the 2007 Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. These 66 facilities not only passed the Approvals Program survey, but also excelled at a Commendation level. This award recognizes the significant commitment by the administration and personnel at Park Ridge Hospital for providing high quality cancer care to their patients, also meeting and exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Cancer's Approvals Program. At this time, Park Ridge Hospital is the only facility in Western North Carolina to receive this distinction.
The Commission on Cancer's Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) is designed to recognize cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. A facility receives the OAA following the on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor during which the facility demonstrates a Commendation level of compliance with seven standards that represent the full scope of the cancer program: cancer committee leadership, cancer data management clinical services, research, community outreach and quality improvement.
"This is truly an inspiring award for us," stated Maria Moore, MD, Director of Park Ridge Cancer Services. "It speaks to the high level of professionalism and dedication to this service."
Patients who receive care at Commission on Cancer-approved cancer programs are ensured access to the following:
- comprehensive care, including a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
- a multi-specialty, team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
- information about on-going clinical trials and new treatment options
- access to cancer-related information, education and support
- a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results and offering lifelong patient follow-up
- ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
- quality care close-by, near to family and friends
For additional information about the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons Outstanding Achievement Award, visit www.facs.org/cancer/coc/outstanding.html.