The Watson Clinic Women’s Center has been awarded a full 3-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). This prestigious accreditation recognizes the high caliber of breast cancer evaluation and management services offered by the Women’s Center.
“All of us at the Women’s Center, and throughout Watson Clinic, are truly honored to receive this recognition from the NAPBC,” says Elisabeth L. Dupont, MD, 
a board-certified breast surgeon and the Medical Director of Breast Health Services at the Watson Clinic Women’s Center. “This is a validation of the commitment we all share in offering the most comprehensive and expertly executed breast health services possible to our family of patients.” Watson Clinic is one of only 13 accredited centers in Florida.
A national multidisciplinary group compromised of medical professionals dedicated to improving the quality of breast cancer care and treatment outcomes, the NAPBC implements a rigorous evaluation process for facilities seeking accreditation. During this evaluation, they assess compliance with 27 strict standards, including team leadership, quality and breadth of available treatments, research efforts, community outreach, continuing education for medical staff, and in-house implementation of quality improvement measures. The Women’s Center achieved full compliance in all evaluation categories with no deficiencies.
Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services, a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options, information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options, and quality care close to home.
The surveyor was particularly impressed by the Women’s Center facilities, the professionalism and dedication of the team, and the cooperation among each member of their staff.
“Our breast specific cancer conferences epitomize this sense of teamwork,” says Dr. Dupont. “Due to the large volume of breast cancer patients we treat, the entire breast health team gathers on a weekly basis to review each newly diagnosed patient case and collaborate on their course of treatment. This approach ensures that the patient benefits from the expertise of our entire team. Every aspect of their care is scrutinized and carefully considered by all of us – resulting in the most effective treatment plan for each of our patients.”
For more information on the NAPBC accreditation and what it represents, visit www.accreditedbreastcenters.org. Or, for more information on the Watson Clinic Women’s Center, call 863-680-7556.