Peeples Cancer Institute (PCI) 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.
The ACR is comprised of physicians, physicists and technology experts in radiology and radiation oncology, and is the oldest and most experienced imaging and radiation oncology accreditation body, with more than 30 years of experience in imaging and radiation oncology accreditation. Founded in 1924, ACR is a 42,000-member medical association that advances patient care, medical practice and collaborative results through advocacy, quality standards, research and education.