At this time, Tri-State Center for Breast Health is one of 20 recipients nationally in this category
FLORENCE-Tri-State Center for Breast Health at ECM East has recently been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program. The center is the only breast health facility in Alabama to achieve this level of certification in 2016, and one of only 20 centers nationally.
“This recognition shows we are dedicated to compassionate care and comprehensive treatments,” said Russell Pigg, ECM Chief Executive Officer. “As a Certified Quality Breast Center, our patients can be assured they are receiving excellent breast health care right here at home, as exemplified by our investment in innovative equipment and our highly trained providers.”
The National Consortium of Breast Centers uses 33 National Quality Indicators to evaluate breast programs in the areas of imaging, surgery, pathology and patient satisfaction. In order to achieve this certification, Tri-State Center for Breast Heath had to submit clinical performance data from two separate reporting periods in July 2015 through June 2016.
Russell Pigg, ECM Chief Executive Officer
The center at ECM East offers a variety of women’s health services, including advanced imaging technology such as digital mammography, breast ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsies on site. The center also offers same day biopsy service if an issue is detected with a diagnostic mammogram.
“The fact that same day service is provided to our patients was important in achieving this recognition,” said Susan Tarascou, lead mammographer at ECM East. “From technologist to radiologist and pathologist, we care about our patients and we are proud to offer quick service, to determine what course of treatment to take, if necessary.”
This level of certification in the NQMBC Program is valid for one year. Tri-State Center for Breast Health strives to maintain this level of care and plans to submit data each year to renew their certification.
About The National Consortium of Breast Centers
The National Consortium of Breast Centers promotes excellence in breast health care for the general public through a network of diverse professionals dedicated to the active exchange of ideas and resources. It serves as an informational resource and provides support services to those rendering care to people with breast diseases through educational programs, newsletters, a national directory and patient forums. It encourages professionals to concentrate and specialize in activities related to breast disease and encourages the development of programs and centers that address breast disease and promote breast health. It facilitates collaborative research opportunities on issues of breast health; and developed a set of core measures to define, improve and sustain quality standards in breast health care programs and for quality performance in all types of breast health care facilities. For more information regarding the NQMBC Program, visit www.breastcare.org.
Media Release/Melissa Watkins
Marketing and Communications Director
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