The Pink Mermaid has earned their store accreditation!

The Pink Mermaid in Groton,CT has received Accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., (ABC) an independent, not-for-profit organization which has been providing facility accreditation since 1948.

ABC’s evaluation of The Pink Mermaid includes a thorough review of the physical facility and the quality of patient care. ABC interviews both staff and patients and conducts a review of organizational documents, including records of patient care.

"Receiving Accreditation is a significant achievement, one that recognizes outstanding performance by The Pink Mermaid" says Catherine A. Carter, Executive Director of ABC. "The facility owners should be commended for their commitment to providing quality care to the people in the community."

Founded in 1948, ABC is dedicated to improving the quality of the nation’s orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care through accreditation and certification. ABC encourages facilities to meet or exceed quality standards through accreditation and the teaching of quality improvement concepts.

The Pink Mermaid offers many specialized services for patients going through cancer treatments. Private fittings are available for patients who have gone through mastectomy or lumpectomy surgeries. Also offered are fittings for a variety of garments used during lymphedema treatment. In addition, The Pink Mermaid carries several brands of compression stockings- off the shelf stockings or custom fit stockings. The Pink Mermaid carries a large assortment of products for patients going through chemotherapy or radiation - Chemo Pops, Chemo Drops, Lindi Skin care items, head covers, pretied scarves, specialty hats, and the new Radiant Wrap radiation gown. Specialty garments for breast cancer patients are available which include the Shower Shirt, mastectomy bras, post surgical camisoles, breast prosthesis forms, swim forms, summer camisoles, mastectomy swimsuits and negligees! If you need a gift to show your support they have numerous gift items to choose from. Stop in and see what they have!

"We are extremely pleased to have achieved this designation," states Carol Ryall, owner and the Certified Mastectomy Fitter. "Accreditation is a rigorous process, but one that we welcome as a continual quality improvement mechanism. Earning ABC accreditation is another measure of our excellence as a premier provider in Eastern Connecticut and reflects our commitment to our patients."

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. has been credentialing practitioners and accrediting organizations since 1948 in accordance with established standards of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient care.  A not-for-profit organization, ABC’s mission is to establish and promote the highest standards of organizational and clinical performance in the delivery of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services.  The ABC advances the competency of practitioners, promotes the quality and effectiveness orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care; and maintains the integrity of the profession.