National Accreditation

National Accreditation

Our mission is to advance the health and wellness of the community we serve. We’ve shown our commitment to fulfill that mission since 1961 and have been recognized for our superior, compassionate care. Our award-winning team of nurses, physicians and staff have been honored at the highest levels and we are proud to share these accomplishments with you.

Women’s Health Services Accreditation & Exclusive Technology

Clinical Laboratory – Nationally Accredited

College of American Pathology (CAP), the premier accrediting agency for medical laboratories, has judged the Tri-City Medical Center clinical lab to be of the highest caliber and awarded the lab full accreditation.

Chest Pain Center – First Accredited in San Diego County

We are the first hospital in San Diego County to receive Cycle III Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC). Our high-quality care during the critical early stages of a heart attack is recognized for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients quickly and effectively. Read more.

Commission on Cancer – Nationally Accredited

Tri-City Medical Center is fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons / Commission on Cancer. This recognition is granted to cancer programs who exemplify excellence in patient-centered care, the improvement of patient outcomes and the quality of service provided.   2014 – Tri-City earned the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Commission on Cancer for services of quality received by cancer patients. Tri-City Medical Center is 1 of 4 hospitals in the state of California and 1 of 74 nationwide to receive this award.

Radiology Department – Nationally Accredited

Tri-City’s Computer Tomography (CT) scanner has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.

Radiology Department – Nationally Accredited for Nuclear Medicine

Tri-City’s Nuclear Medicine program has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.

Radiology Department – Nationally Accredited for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Tri-City’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging program (MRI) has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.

Radiology Department – Nationally Accredited for Ultrasound

Tri-City’s Ultrasound program has been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR sets national quality standards for patient care. Tri-City earned this prestigious award for ensuring clinical image quality, highly qualified personnel and patient safety.