The Valley Hospital announced Oct. 14 that it has received reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. The ACS CoC is a consortium of professional organizations focused on improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.
This accreditation is awarded to institutions that meet more than 30 rigorous quality standards across the continuum of cancer services. 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.
“This accreditation is a testament to the dedication of our cancer care team,” said Dr. Ephraim Casper, chief medical officer of Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care and chair of Oncology Services for Valley Medical Group. “Meeting these rigorous standards shows our commitment to delivering the highest quality of comprehensive and patient-centered care. We are proud to offer advanced cancer services close to home that meet our patients’ needs.”
As a CoC-accredited institution, The Valley Hospital also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Being a Surgical Quality Partner signifies an institution’s dedication to improving procedures and approaches, while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step.
“ACS Quality programs are grounded in more than a century of experience, and participation is an important measure of a hospital’s surgical quality,” said ACS Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Patricia L. Turner. “As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, The Valley Hospital has shown a commitment to providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating themselves to continuous self-improvement.”
