Commission on Cancer accreditation
CAMC has received re-accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program.
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.
Comprehensive Stroke Center certification
CAMC has been designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center from DNV, which is the highest certification awarded to hospitals that treat the most complex stroke cases.
Comprehensive Stroke Centers must offer 24/7 intensive medical and surgical care, which includes vascular, neurointerventional and neurosurgery capabilities, as well as advanced neuroradiology services, nurses who have specialized training in stroke, and emergency medicine expertise. Comprehensive Centers also provide critical outreach, including training first responders to recognize the signs of stroke and educating the community about stroke.
Lab receives CAP accreditation
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to CAMC’s laboratory based on results of a recent on-site inspection conducted by CAP inspectors. The inspection team included practicing pathology and laboratory medicine professionals. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.
CAMC’s lab is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. The CAP accreditation covers the four core labs at General, Memorial, Teays Valley and Women and Children’s hospitals.
