SALISBURY, SEAFORD & OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury and Ocean Pines, Md. and the TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center in Seaford, Del. have all 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®).
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. This marks the first accreditation in this field for the TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center and three more years of accreditation for TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury and Ocean Pines.
“This incredible achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication of every member of our radiation oncology team,” said Heather Turner, Director of Cancer Center Operations at TidalHealth. “They work tirelessly each day to provide the highest quality care possible, with patient safety always at the forefront of their minds. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all these team members for their exceptional work, and for proudly showcasing the great work done at TidalHealth!”
The ACR is the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body, with over 700 accredited sites, and 30 years of accreditation experience. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific requirements based on Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR after 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.The findings are reported back to the facility and provide the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.
To learn more about radiation oncology or any of the comprehensive cancer care services offered by TidalHealth, visit tidalhealth.org/cancerservices or call toll-free at 1-866-922-6237.
