EMH Cancer Program Accredited by the Commission on Cancer through 2012
02/04/2010
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Kristen Davis - EMH Regional Healthcare System
(440) 326- 5428
ELYRIA, OH - The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at EMH Regional Medical Center. The accreditation is valid through 2012.
A facility receives a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation following an on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor, during which the facility demonstrates a Commendation level of compliance with one or more standards that represent the full scope of the cancer program (cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services, research, community outreach, and quality improvement). In addition, a facility receives a compliance rating for all other standards.
Receiving care at a CoC accredited cancer program ensures that a patient will have access to:
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Comprehensive care, including a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
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A multi-specialty, team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
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Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options
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Access to cancer-related information, education and support
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A cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results and offers lifelong patient follow-up
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Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
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Quality care close to home
Accreditation by the CoC is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. To maintain accreditation, facilities with CoC accredited cancer programs must undergo an on-site review every three years.
"The EMH cancer program has maintained CoC approval since 1983 - an achievement we should be proud of," said Dr. Ruben Escuro, Cancer Committee Chairman at EMH. "I attribute our success to a multi-disciplinary team approach, along with a strong desire to provide the very best available cancer care to our patients."
Through an exclusive partnership with the American Cancer Society, the CoC provides the public with information on the resources, services and cancer treatment experience for each CoC accredited cancer program. This information is shared with the public on the American Cancer Society's web site and through the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center at 1-800-ACS-2345.
For more information about the Commission on Cancer, visit www.facs.org/cancer/index.html.
About EMH Regional Healthcare System
EMH Regional Healthcare System's mission is to improve the health of our community through safe, high-quality and cost-effective care. To fulfill this mission, EMH Regional Medical Center, Amherst Hospital, The EMH Center for Health & Fitness in Avon, and a multi-disciplinary medical staff provide services to meet the needs of the community. EMH Regional Medical Center was founded in 1908 as a community hospital and has evolved into one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals. For more information, visit www.emh-healthcare.org.
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