Holland, MI—Holland Hospital Breast Care Services has received full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation is granted after a rigorous evaluation process and review of performance in order to ensure centers are committed to provide the highest level of quality patient-centered breast care services.
"This is incredible news for our lakeshore communities," said Susan Ervine, MD, Radiologist, Holland Hospital Breast and Bone Health. "The NAPBC accreditation signifies the high standard of care offered through Holland Hospital's breast care program from mammograms to diagnosis to surgery to survivorship. Patients can access excellent, coordinated breast care by our multidisciplinary team, without leaving the area."
NAPBC designation requires value-based high quality in services such as:
- A multidisciplinary, team approach to coordinate the best care and treatment options for patients
- Access to breast cancer-related information, education, and support
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
- Breast cancer data collection and monitoring of quality care
The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast. This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and professional education. Its board membership includes professionals from 20 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of breast care. For more information about the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, visit their website at accreditedbreastcenters.org.
For more information on Breast Care Services at Holland Hospital visit: hollandhospital.org.