In order to receive accreditation, the Memorial Hermann Northeast's cancer program must meet standards for quality, multidisciplinary cancer patient care and adherence to 36 Commission on Cancer standards.
The cancer program received the re-accreditation following an on-site evaluation.
The Commission on Cancer was established by the American College of Surgeons in 1922 and is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients. Currently, only one in four hospitals has earned accreditation and accreditation is given only to those facilities who commit to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and are willing to undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.
Cancer programs must undergo an on-site review every three years.
In order to receive accreditation, the cancer program at Memorial Hermann Northeast must provide:
- Comprehensive care including a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
- Multi-specialty team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
- Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options
- Access to cancer-related information, education and support
- Cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results and offers lifelong patient follow-up
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
- Quality care close to home
Memorial Hermann Northeast Cancer Center offers a comprehensive program of radiation therapy customized to each patient's diagnosis and health. Lynn Whitehair is Regional Director and Cancer Services Administrator. Radiation Oncologists Neelofur Ahmad, MD, and Majid Mohiuddin, MD, provide medical direction.