Inova Loudoun Hospital Earns Acr-Astro Accreditation

The Mary Elizabeth Miller Radiation Oncology Center, at Inova Loudoun Hospital, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). 

Inova Loudoun is the first hospital in Northern Virginia to receive the designation. There are only 257 accredited radiation oncology sites nationwide and only 10 accredited sites in Virginia. 

“This achievement recognizes the highest quality and hard work of our team,” says Punam Dutt, director of Radiation Oncology at Inova Loudoun Hospital.

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

Patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. 

“Patients and family members cared for at Inova Loudoun Hospital can be certain that their treatment will be done at a facility that has met the highest level of quality and radiation safety,” commented Susan Carroll, VP, Oncology Services, Inova Health System.

The Radiation Oncology Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital offers a comprehensive cancer program from diagnosis, surgery and treatment, to helpful education and support programs. There are a variety of free educational classes, support groups and complimentary therapy programs including pet therapy, yoga, art therapy and relaxation workshops for patients and their care givers.

For more information about the Mary Elizabeth Miller Radiation Oncology Center, visit inova.org/memroc or call 703-858-8850.