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Roxborough Memorial Hospital Achieves Prestigious ACR Accreditation
Philadelphia, PA (February 12, 2025) – Roxborough Memorial Hospital proudly announces its successful attainment of a three-year accreditation in computed tomography (CT) from the esteemed American College of Radiology® (ACR®). This significant recognition underscores our commitment to excellence in patient care and diagnostic imaging. As a noninvasive medical test, CT scanning plays a crucial role in assisting physicians in accurately diagnosing and customizing treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation signifies the pinnacle of image quality and patient safety, awarded solely to facilities that meet rigorous standards established by ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards. This achievement is the result of a comprehensive peer-review evaluation conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are leaders in the field. As Dr. Robert B. McCauley, ACR’s President, states, “Accreditation reflects a commitment to providing the highest quality imaging services and ensuring patient safety.”
“Our team is deeply committed to providing the best possible care for our patients,” said Shawn Parekh, CEO of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. “Achieving ACR accreditation is a testament to our dedication and hard work, and it reinforces the trust our community places in us.”
The three-year accreditation positions Roxborough Memorial Hospital on a continued path of excellence, driving the hospital to consistently assess various aspects of its operations, including image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and assurance programs. The comprehensive reports generated from these evaluations not only validate the hospital’s practices but also lay the groundwork for ongoing improvement.
Leslie Finnegan, Director of Radiology at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, added, “This accreditation highlights our commitment to excellence in imaging services. It reflects the hard work of our radiology team and our focus on patient-centered care, ensuring that we meet the highest standards in the industry.”
With this distinguished accreditation, Roxborough Memorial Hospital continues to deliver exceptional healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of imaging services.
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About the American College of Radiology: The American College of Radiology® (ACR®), founded in 1924, is a 42,000-member medical association that advances patient care, medical practice and collaborative results through advocacy, quality standards, research and education. www.acr.org
About Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.
About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 44 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.6 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 50,000 employees and physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Fourteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a Top 10 and Top 15 Health System by IBM Watson Health. Its hospitals have been named among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” 58 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past six years. To learn more, please visit www.primehealthcare.com.