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.
