Second to Nature proudly announces a Three Year
Accreditation awarded in external breast prosthetics by the American
Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, Inc.
(ABC)
Second to Nature is recognized for achievements in the
areas of Organizational Management, Patient Care Standards, Quality
Assurance, Supplier Compliance and Facility and Safety Management. This
award represents the highest level of accreditation achievable in the
profession of orthotics and prosthetics.
"Second to Nature has
demonstrated its commitment to the provision of quality patient care
services by seeking and attaining ABC accreditation," said Catherine
Carter, ABC's Executive Director. "ABC has developed the highest
standards for accreditation in the industry and is proud to include
Second to Nature among our 1,400 accredited patient care facilities."
Second
to Nature has been offering external breast prosthetic services in the
Greensboro/Triad area since early 1997. The facility offers a personal
appearance boutique to those patients undergoing medical treatment due
to breast cancer or chemotherapy.
The American Board for
Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. has been
credentialing practitioners and organizations since 1948 in accordance
with established standards of excellence in the delivery of
comprehensive patient care.
A not-for-profit organization
headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, ABC's mission is to encourage
and promote the highest standards of professionalism in the delivery of
orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthics services. ABC advances the
competency of practitioners, promotes the quality and effectiveness of
orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care, and maintains the integrity of
the profession. For additional information about Second to Nature or
ABC, contact Ramona Hertzell at 500-A State St, Greensboro, NC 27405,
336-574-0100.