John R. Marsh Cancer Center earns ACR reaccreditation

American College of Radiology’s Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation awarded to only 700 facilities across the country.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The John R. Marsh Cancer Center at Meritus Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of reaccreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The center earned its first accreditation in 2012.

Radiation oncology, also known as 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 Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation (ROPA) recognizes a facility’s commitment to excellence in patient care, safety and quality standards.”

“We are thrilled to receive the ACR ROPA,” said Shaju Shamsuddin, M.D., medical director and radiation oncologist at John R. Marsh Cancer Center. “To our dedicated staff: Your hard work, expertise and unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care have made this achievement possible. This accreditation is a testament to your outstanding efforts and professionalism. Thank you for consistently upholding the highest standards in radiation oncology.”

The ACR is the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body, with more than 700 accredited sites and 30 years of accreditation experience.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific requirements based on Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field.

“This reaccreditation milestone reflects the John R. Marsh Cancer Center’s commitment to best practices and ongoing pursuit of excellence observed throughout all of Meritus,” said Carrie Adams, Pharm.D., Meritus Health chief operating officer. “It’s one more sign that we take seriously our role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients.”

To learn more about the John R. Marsh Cancer Center, visit www.meritushealth.com/CancerCenter.

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