Waterbury Hospital Cancer Program Receives Three-Year Accreditation

Waterbury Hospital’s programming for the treatment of cancer has been granted a three-year accreditation by the American College of Surgeons/Commission on Cancer, according to a press release from Waterbury Hospital.

"We are very pleased that our commitment to offering the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment has been recognized with this accreditation," said Darlene Stromstad, president and CEO of Waterbury Hospital. "We feel this is a crucial health issue that deserves our highest level of commitment and programming."

The American College of Surgeons/Commission on Cancer sets recommended guidelines for cancer programs at hospitals, treatment centers and other healthcare facilities around the country.

Waterbury Hospital’s cancer treatment is offered in collaboration with the Harold Leever Cancer Center in Waterbury, which is a nationally recognized cancer treatment facility that operates in partnership with Waterbury Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital.

The three-year accreditation granted by the ACoS/CoC means that Waterbury Hospital has been able to demonstrate that it consistently provided quality care to cancer patients close to home; comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and equipment; a multidisciplinary, team approach to coordinate optimal treatment; access to cancer-related information, education and support; a cancer registry that collects data on cancer type, treatment results and lifelong patient follow-up; ongoing monitoring and improvement of care; and information about clinical trials and new treatment options.

Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that voluntarily commit to provide the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment and are able to demonstrate compliance with established ACoS/CoC standards. Each cancer program must undergo rigorous evaluation and review of performance and compliance standards to be accredited.