OhioHealth Marion General Cancer Center Attains National Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
The OhioHealth Marion General Cancer Center announced that it has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program.
The ACS CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.
CoC accreditation is granted to institutions committed to providing high-quality cancer care by demonstrating compliance with the CoC standards. Each cancer program must undergo a rigorous evaluation and review of its performance and compliance with the CoC standards. To maintain accreditation, cancer programs must undergo a site visit every three years. The CoC accreditation standards supply the structure for providing all patients with a full range of diagnostic, treatment and supportive services either on-site or by referral, including community-based resources.
“This accreditation reflects the dedication of our entire team to deliver coordinated, compassionate and evidence-based cancer care for the patients and families we serve,” said Lucinda Pfeifer, Program Manager, OhioHealth Marion Cancer Services. “From diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, our goal is to ensure every patient in our community has access to high-quality cancer care close to home. Achieving Commission on Cancer accreditation reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement and to supporting patients at every step of their journey.”
As a CoC-accredited institution, the OhioHealth Marion General Cancer Center also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Being a Surgical Quality Partner signifies an institution’s dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step. The Surgical Quality Partner designation lets patients know the OhioHealth Marion General Cancer Center is dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement and has been verified or accredited by the ACS. Patients can trust that the care they receive at Surgical Quality Partner hospitals adheres to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality.
“ACS Quality programs are grounded in more than a century of experience and participation is an important measure of a hospital’s surgical quality. As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, the OhioHealth Marion General Cancer Center has shown a commitment to providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating themselves to continuous self-improvement,” said ACS Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS.
Learn more about the CoC Accreditation Program at facs.org/quality-programs/cancer-programs/commission-on-cancer/.
Learn more about OhioHealth's cancer care at ohiohealth.com/services/cancer.
About OhioHealth Marion General Cancer Center
The OhioHealth Marion General Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer services for patients in Marion and surrounding communities. The center offers coordinated care that includes prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship services and patient navigation, delivered by a multidisciplinary team focused on compassionate, patient-centered care close to home. As part of OhioHealth, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system, the cancer center is committed to advancing quality, safety and access for every patient it serves.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 88,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. “FACS” designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
