The Peeples Cancer Institute (PCI) at Hamilton Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). PCI is the only facility within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga to be ACR-accredited for radiation oncology.
The ACR gold seal showcases that PCI has met the high standards of the ACR for quality and safety in radiation oncology treatment. This recognition not only validates the expertise and proficiency of the institute’s staff but also provides assurance to patients and their families that they are receiving the best possible care. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific requirements-based Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR.
The certification includes a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.
Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a cancer patient’s pain.
Submitted by Vitruvian Health.