Accreditations
Joint Commission
Bismarck Cancer Center earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in ambulatory care organizations. The accreditation award recognizes Bismarck Cancer Center’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.
Bismarck Cancer Center first underwent a rigorous on-site survey in 2012 and has undergone two additional surveys since.
The Joint Commission’s ambulatory care standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and the management of an ambulatory care organization. The standards are developed in consultation with health care experts, providers, measurement experts and patients.
Apex Accreditation
The Bismarck Cancer Center is accredited by the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) APEx–Accreditation Program for Excellence®, a national recognition for high-quality, patient-centered radiation oncology care.
APEx accreditation reflects a commitment to safety, effective communication, coordinated care, and continuous quality improvement. Facilities are evaluated through a rigorous, multi-step process that includes both self-assessment and external review by clinical experts.
APEx is one of the fastest-growing accreditation programs in the U.S. for radiation oncology andaligns with ASTRO’s standards outlined in Safety is No Accident: A Framework for Quality Radiation Oncology Care.
Learn more atastro.org/APEx, or contact us at (701) 222-6100 for more information about our services.