Tampa General Hospital received FACT Accreditation, representing a gold seal of quality and safety in the world of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy for cancer.
As they continue to bring leading-edge cancer care to the region, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the TGH Cancer Institute have been awarded accreditation by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
FACT is a nonprofit organization that establishes standards for high-quality medical and laboratory practice in cellular therapies, transplantation of living cells into the body. Receiving the FACT accreditation assures that a program meets internationally recognized standards, uses the best practices in patient care, cell collection, processing and administration. The accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies, The Joint Commission and international societies.
“Tampa General is honored to be recognized by FACT,” said Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor, vice president and executive director of the TGH Cancer Institute. “As a leading academic health system, we are always striving to provide innovative treatments to our patients. This accreditation signifies our efforts as we continue to develop the Cancer Institute into a world-class, research-driven resource for cancer patients.”…