World-Class Apollo Proton Cancer Centre receives prestigious international JCI accreditation - India’s 1st dedicated Cancer Centre to achieve this distinction
Chennai, July 3, 2020: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), the first Proton Therapy
Centre in South Asia and The Middle East, today announced its accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI), the
recognized global leader in health care accreditation. This makes APCC, India’s
first dedicated advanced cancer centre to receive this international
accreditation, and the 8th hospital in the Apollo Hospitals Group to
join the portfolio of JCI accredited hospitals. Since its commencement in June
2019, APCC has been the preferred cancer centre across the globe for Proton
Therapy and Cancer Care Management. JCI accreditation is a prestigious
achievement and benchmark in the healthcare industry for following the best global
practices and offering exceptional patient care and safety.
Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo
Hospitals said, “More than 25 years ago,
we noted the growing prevalence of cancer in India, the lack of Oncology
centres in the country and this was the genesis of Apollo embarking on advanced
cancer care. From the very beginning, we brought in the most advanced technologies
in cancer care and even the recent launch of South Asia and the Middle East’s
first Proton Therapy at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, reiterates our commitment
to investing in the best available care for our patients. I am pleased
that Apollo Proton Cancer
Centre(APCC) has been accorded a special honour, it is now the first
advanced cancer centre in India to be accredited by JCI. This recognition of
our quality standards will further strengthen our resolve to keep raising the
bar in Oncology!”
“The APCC was conceived to be among the best in the world and in
keeping with this vision; we have the latest state-of-the-art Proton Therapy
machine with the best team of doctors handling various disciplines in Oncology
to manage the centre. It is a matter of pride that the top 10 leading Cancer
care specialists are working with us and to ensure they can deliver the best of
care to our patients, we have equipped them with advanced ultramodern medical
technology to ensure our centre is a world class proton care centre!”
The Joint Commission International accreditation is the gold
standard given to organizations that practice and follow the highest
International Standards in order to provide world-class patient care and
safety. A team of expert JCI physicians, nurses, and health care administrators
evaluated more than a thousand measurable elements and assessed the level of
performance in relation to established standards and efforts for continuous
improvements. This accreditation is proof of the meticulous standards of
hospital management and cancer treatment established in the centre, enabling
improved and advanced care for patients.
Ms. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo
Hospitals said, “It was just about 12 months ago, that the very first Proton
Therapy in South Asia and The Middle East was unveiled at the Apollo Proton
Cancer Centre (APCC) in Chennai. It marked a definitive step ahead by making
the world’s most advanced radiation therapy much more accessible, benefitting a
population of over 3.5 billion people. Now, once again raising the bar, APCC
has become the first dedicated cancer hospital in India to be accredited by
JCI, the gold standard for Quality. It is also the first successful Proton
Therapy Centre accredited by JCI in South Asia and The Middle East. Further,
this milestone was achieved despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, which
underscores the APCC’s commitment to quality and advanced patient care.”
The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre introduced Proton Therapy for
the first time in India with the expertise of a Multi-Disciplinary CancerManagement
Teamsand an organ-specific practice. It is also the first and only Proton Centre
in South Asia and the Middle East. To date, over 200 patients from across the
globe have benefitted from Proton Therapy, within its first year of operation. The
core clinical values of the Oncology team enabled with technology makes the
treatment successful. A team of well-experienced doctors, management personnel,
nurses and care professionals ensure that patients feel safe, comfortable and
receive the epitome of oncology care during their journey of cancer treatment.
The accreditation has motivated the team to push themselves to bring all the
efforts together and forge better healthcare standards.
“Joint Commission International (JCI) commends Apollo Proton Cancer
Centre for its commitment to meeting international quality and patient safety
standards by earning JCI accreditation during the global pandemic,” says Paula Wilson, president and CEO, JCI.
“This achievement was possible by utilizing JCI’s virtual survey process, where
surveys are conducted through the use of technology. This exemplifies how our
virtual survey process supports physical distancing and other safety concerns
while maintaining the same rigor as a JCI on-site survey.”
The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre aspires to be the best in cancer
treatment with a multi-faceted team, providing a top-notch, safe experience for
patients. APCC completed the audit and received the accreditation despite the
difficult times of COVID-19to bring the healthcare of international standards
within the reach of every individual. This achievement by the team is a matter
of great pride not only to Apollo Group, but also to the nation by being the
first advanced cancer hospital in India to be accredited by JCI.
ABOUT APOLLO PROTON CANCER CENTRE
Apollo being one of Asia’s largest healthcare provider has
always set the benchmark for patient's needs and safety. The mission is “to
bring healthcare of International Standards within the reach of every
individual. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of excellence
in education, research and healthcare for the benefit of humanity.” Apollo
Proton Cancer Centre was established in 2019 by Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder
& Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group. It is the first advanced cancer centre
in India to introduce Proton Therapy, which is considered as the most advanced
and targeted cancer treatment due to its superior dose distribution and minimal
side effects. The advanced Proton Therapy at APCC is complemented by a fully
integrated treatment suite that offers the most advanced treatment procedures
in surgical, radiation, and medical oncology. With the holistic infrastructure
and aesthetic environment inbound with positive energy and highly-skilled
cancer management teams, APCC focuses on delivering the best possible clinical
outcomes for the patients and is a beacon of excellence in Oncology.
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