The Process of Becoming A Center of Excellence

A healthcare facility interested in becoming a COE must meet these 12 requirements before applying.

Application Process:

1. A healthcare facility, that specializes in women's health, together with two or more individual providers completes the application.
2. Patient satisfaction data collection is initiated and applications are reviewed for Interim Status in a blind process by a Review Committee comprised of providers with Fully Approved COE status.
3. Upon achieving Interim Status, a site visit will be made to the facility to verify application information, and a clinical site investigator will personally interview the individual provider applicants.
4. Applicants will be granted Fully Approved Status by the Review Committee or required to submit additional information within two years.
5. NAFC will make public announcement of Fully Approved Status and include the COE in a searchable online database for consumers.
6. Fully Approved Status is valid for three years before renewal is required with updated information.

While NAFC is a not-for-profit organization, there are application fees to cover program expenses.