OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Receives National Accreditation for Breast Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital has been granted a three-year/Full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. During the survey process, the center must demonstrate compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease. The standards include proficiency in the areas of: center leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement. A breast center that achieves NAPBC accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital has received this accreditation for their “cohesive and cooperative team that provides state of the art quality breast care,” as the NAPBC surveyor described it.
Currently, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center also hold this accreditation.
The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast. This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and professional education. Its board membership includes professionals from 20 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of breast care.
“This accreditation by the NAPBC is external validation that we are doing everything in our power to ensure that patients receive the best quality breast care close to home,” said Larry Lilly, MD.
“Riverside has committed to provide the best in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. It’s rewarding to be recognized for having a program that collectively provides the most efficient and contemporary care available for their patients,” said Lilly.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated that there would be 232,340 patients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States in 20131. In addition, hundreds of thousands of women who will deal with benign breast disease this year will require medical evaluation for treatment options.
Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to:
Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services
A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options
Quality breast care close to home
For more information about the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, visit their Web site at www.accreditedbreastcenters.org.
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