Advocate Condell patients, doctors say breast-related accreditation of images from the American College of Radiology
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Libertyville, IL (PRWEB) April 26, 2012
71-year-old resident of Mundelein has recently passed an important milestone in the fight against breast cancer: she was disease-free for five years.
Tuhy treated for breast cancer advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She joined her doctors, nurses and hospital administrators and other staff in memory of the recent accreditation of the American College of Radiology, which is determined by Condell breast imaging center of excellence.
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Tuhy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram showed a small lump, honor is not surprising.
the day when I have news, I was sitting with Monica (Rettig, RN, health workers counsel Condells cancer), and she took my hand. I said that I do now?
I was shocked, Tuhy crowd of more than 50 gathered for a ceremony last week. But I came out, feeling the power, it seems, well, he said Tuhy. And each time he returned, he was greeted with a warm smile and feel comfortable. The staff were like a second family, and they took care of me, as I family. And I am honored to celebrate with them today.
breast imaging center of excellence designation recognizes breast diagnostic center, which earned the accreditation of the college volunteer breast imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory program of accreditation of mammography.
breast imaging advocate Condell is fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound breast biopsy. Expert evaluation of the assessments conducted in each breast imaging by board certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in this field, it was found that this object is achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, equipment installation, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs.
ACR, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a national organization serving more than 32.000 of diagnostic / interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists with programs that focus on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology as well as the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
we have invested a lot of time, talent and energy in achieving Center of Excellence designation, so they were happy with the result, said Dr. Luis Manquen, president of Advocate Health Center Breast Condells.
two years in the making, the prize is just the first of many, Manquen officials said last week. And employees of the center chest ready for what comes next.
This is one of the best efforts of the team he has ever had the pleasure to take part, said Norma Johnson, on behalf of employees of the center of the chest. Our administration, which had been so inspiring and true to the process through our wonderful group of radiologists, pathologists, surgeons and nurses, our dedicated and experienced mammographers and ultrasound technicians, our registration tirelessly attentive staff and volunteers, our competent PACS administrators, and Physics and Clinical Engineering, which prevent us — and they all played a role. I also want to express my sincere appreciation to the other breast centers advocate for their patience numerous phone calls, emails and questions. Their involvement certainly contributed to the success, she added.
received this recognition puts us in an elite group of objects that are in accordance with strict standards established by the American College of Radiology, adds Johnson. We can offer our high standards for the detection of breast cancer with a cancer in society. We are proud and happy to say today, we have a breast imaging center of excellence.
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Medical Center Vice President of Professional Services Airica horse adds: This achievement demonstrates our relentless commitment to excellence in the prevention of breast cancer, from prevention and early detection and continued throughout the continuum of care. It is our vision to continue to grow in the center to new heights and be recognized as a comprehensive center of excellence in the community
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