Marion County HCA hospitals receive national accreditation

The HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and the HCA Florida West Marion Hospital have attained accreditation from the American College of Surgeons. [Courtesy of HCA Florida Ocala]

The HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and the HCA Florida West Marion Hospital have both received national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

This distinction shows that both hospitals have a commitment to improving on and maintaining a high level of care for patients with cancer. The ACS’s Commission on Cancer is a group of organizations that sets and raises standards for the survival and quality of life of cancer patients.

Both hospitals went through rigorous evaluation and reviews to earn this distinction. To maintain this accreditation, the locations must undergo a site visit every three years.

“Accreditation under the ACS (COC) Accreditation Program demonstrates our commitment to the highest level of patient care,” said HCA Florida Ocala Hospital CEO Alan Keesee in a press release. “This is a signal to our community that our hospitals are the clear choice for quality cancer and surgical care.”