Mercy Health Cancer Program Attains National Re-accreditation
LIMA, OHIO (July 2024) – Mercy Health’s oncology program has received re-accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. This program 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 that prove their commitment to providing high-quality cancer care through rigorous evaluation and review of performance. Cancer programs must undergo a site visit every three years. During these visits, programs must comply with CoC accreditation standards, which supply the structure for providing all patients with a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and supportive services on-site or by referral, including community-based resources.
“At St Rita’s, we desire to drive continuous improvement, provide comprehensive clinical care, and are continually searching for best practice models, said Kathryn Hunt, Director of Oncology Services at St. Rita’s. “The Commission on Cancer Accreditation is a stamp of approval and ensures the community that our cancer program is aligned with high standards, integrated models of care, and quality patient outcomes.”
Learn more about the CoC Accreditation Program. You can also learn more about the oncology services available at Mercy Health by visiting mercy.com.