Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital has received the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). The award recognizes cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. Inova Loudoun Hospital was one of only 93 hospitals nationwide to receive this award.
“We are extremely honored to be named to this prestigious list,” said Punam Dutt, Director, Radiation Oncology Center, Inova Loudoun Hospital. “It is absolutely a testament to the commitment of our physicians, nurses and staff in the continuing fight against this disease and our daily pursuit of excellent patient care.”
To be considered for the award, hospitals undergo a vigorous on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor. Facilities are evaluated every three years on the following criteria:
The Cancer Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital offers patients a comprehensive treatment program that includes advanced diagnostic tools, surgery treatments, and education and support programs. The radiation-therapy program includes external therapies as well as internal therapies, such as prostate-seed implants. Physicians use the latest image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) technology to obtain high-resolution 3-D images before each treatment, enabling them to provide precise and accurate radiation treatment.
Inova Loudoun’s sister hospital, Inova Alexandria, also was honored with this award. Inova Fairfax Hospital was a recipient in 2007.
The CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.