After a rigorous evaluation by The Joint Commission, City of Hope Phoenix was awarded the coveted Gold Seal of Approval for Lung Cancer Certification—an internationally recognized symbol of quality. This third-party accreditation recognizes our Lung Cancer Center’s performance in providing high-quality, safe care for patients with all stages and types of lung cancer.
Achieving this certification means our lung cancer experts have made the extra effort to review and improve key areas that affect quality and safety:
- Providing a safe environment
- Educating patients about their risks and options
- Protecting their privacy and other patient rights
- Evaluating their condition before, during and after diagnosis and treatment
- Protecting them against infection
- Planning for emergencies
The Joint Commission, a global leader in driving quality improvement and patient safety, accredits 22,000 health care programs around the world, consulting with doctors, nurses, and quality and safety experts to review current standards and make recommendations for improvement.