HCA Florida Citrus Hospital earns national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons
Commission on Cancer Accreditation demonstrates hospital's commitment to improving cancer care
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital today 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.
“We are honored to receive this Commission on Cancer accreditation, which reflects HCA Florida Citrus Hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care to cancer patients at the highest level, close to home,” said the hospital’s CEO Lisa Nummi. “Our specialized breast, lung and colorectal cancer programs allow us to offer cutting-edge treatments and personalized care plans. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our entire oncology team – from medical oncologists, surgeons and pulmonologists, to our nurse navigators, radiologists, mammography techs, physical therapists and support staff. Without their tireless efforts and collaboration, this achievement would not be possible.“
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.
“Achieving accreditation from the Commission on Cancer reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire medical team,” said general surgeon Dr. Torr Carmain. “This milestone ensures that our cancer patients receive the highest standard of care, from the latest treatment options to a full spectrum of support services, all designed to guide them through their recovery journey.”
As a CoC-accredited institution, HCA Florida Citrus Hospital 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 HCA Florida Citrus Hospital 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, HCA Florida Citrus Hospital has shown a commitment providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating themselves to continuous self-improvement," said ACS Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS.
Learn more about the CoC Accreditation Program.