Cancer Program Standards Commission on Cancer 2009 R E V I S E D E D I T I O N © 2003, 2006, 2009 American College of Surgeons Chicago, IL All rights reserved The American College of Surgeons does not warrant or make any guarantees or assurances related to outcomes of treatment provided by institutions that have cancer programs approved by the Commission on Cancer. The examples used herein are to be used as guidelines and are not wholly inclusive of all options. DEDICATION This publication is dedicated to individual cancer program team members. Your participation in the Commission on Cancer Approvals Program exemplifies a steadfast commitment to providing the best care possible for your cancer patients and members of your community. Your leadership and expertise contribute to the entire scope, organization, and performance of the cancer program. Your vision is a catalyst for continued growth and improvement to ensure the delivery of high-quality cancer care. iii [...]... Hospital Cancer Program (CHCP) None Hospital Associate Cancer Program (HACP) None Affiliate Hospital Cancer Program (AFCP) Representative from hospital partner Integrated Cancer Program (ICP) None Freestanding Cancer Center Program (FCCP) For freestanding cancer centers providing radiation oncology: dosimetrist or radiation physicist EXCEPTIONS BY CATEGORY NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Program. .. Cancer Center Program (NCIP) The Joint Commission AOA Health facility licensure agency Teaching Hospital Cancer Program (THCP) The Joint Commission AOA Health facility licensure agency Veterans Affairs Cancer Program (VACP) The Joint Commission AOA Health facility licensure agency Pediatric Cancer Program (PCP) The Joint Commission AOA Health facility licensure agency Pediatric Cancer Program Component... Joint Commission • American College of Radiology (ACR) • American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) The ACR and ACRO practice accreditation program fulfills the eligibility requirements for freestanding cancer center programs and integrated cancer programs offering radiation oncology services The accrediting organizations recognized by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) follow: • Accreditation Association... TOOLS • Cancer Conference Grid • Cancer Registry Abstracting Quality Control Tool • Pathology Report Quality Control Tool OTHER CANCER PROGRAM RESOURCES • ACoS Publications and Services Catalog • Benefits of Being an Accredited Cancer Program • Benefits of Being an Accredited Cancer Program Network • Cancer Liaison Physician Membership Criteria and Membership Application • CoC Cancer Program Data Standards. .. Quarterly Optional Pediatric Cancer Program Component (PCPC) The pediatric subcommittee meets quarterly Not applicable Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program (COMP) Quarterly Optional Community Hospital Cancer Program (CHCP) Quarterly Optional Hospital Associate Cancer Program (HACP) Quarterly Optional Affiliate Hospital Cancer Program (AFCP) Quarterly Optional Integrated Cancer Program (ICP)... (22% or more of standards) ; requires recommendation by the Program Review Subcommittee and confirmation by the Committee on Accreditations One deficiency (2% of standards) the Cancer Programs page of the American College of Surgeons Web site Three-Year with Commendation or Three-Year Accreditation is granted following submission of documentation without resurvey A certificate of accreditation is issued... Component Cancer Program (PCPC) Facility coordinators responsible for activities of the pediatric cancer program Pediatric cancer conference Child Life or long-term follow-up Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program (COMP) Cancer conference Quality of cancer registry data Quality improvement Community outreach Community Hospital Cancer Program (CHCP) Cancer conference Quality of cancer registry... Associate Cancer Program (HACP) Cancer conference Quality of cancer registry data Quality improvement Community outreach Affiliate Hospital Cancer Program (AFCP) Cancer conference Quality of cancer registry data Quality improvement Community outreach Integrated Cancer Program (ICP) Cancer conference Quality of cancer registry data Quality improvement Community outreach Freestanding Cancer Center Program. .. Joint Commission AOA Health facility licensure agency Affiliate Hospital Cancer Program (AFCP) The Joint Commission AOA Health facility licensure agency Integrated Cancer Program (ICP) The Joint Commission AAAHC ACR ACRO The Joint Commission AAAHC ACR ACRO Freestanding Cancer Center Program (FCCP) DOCUMENTATION Documentation is provided to the surveyor a minimum of 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the on- site... Accreditation awards are based on consensus ratings by the cancer program surveyor, Cancer Programs staff, and when required, the Program Review Subcommittee for the 36 standards ACCREDITATION AWARD MATRIX THREE-YEAR WITH COMMENDATION 36 Standards THREE-YEAR ACCREDITATION No deficiencies and 1 or more commendation ratings for the eligible standards No deficiencies but without a commendation rating for . representatives (cancer liaison physicians) appointed by cancer program leadership to The Commission on Cancer is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated. Cancer Program Standards Commission on Cancer 2009 R E V I S E D E D I T I O N © 2003, 2006, 2009 American College of Surgeons Chicago, IL All