At the beginning of this month, we asked our readers and employees to submit their lists of Christmas Wishes for the workplace. We have gathered some of our favorites to share with you today, in hopes that they will make you smile on the last few days of work before the holiday! Good Headphones so I can listen to music while working. I would love a color printer!…
Cancer Program Standards 2016 Version
Don’t forget to download your FREE copy of the newly released Cancer Program Standards 2016 version. Here is the direct link for your convenience: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer/coc/standards…
Remember to plan ahead for survey!
If your cancer program is due for re-accreditation survey in 2016, be proactive and communicate with your assigned surveyor and begin to negotiate a mutually acceptable survey date. It is never too early to plan ahead. Surveyors can appreciate programs getting the process in motion especially if they have two surveys in the same town or area. Have several date options available for him or her…
Patient Navigation Process: Addressing Barriers to Care
During the Commission on Cancer Surveyors and Consultants Training an emphasis was made repeatedly that hiring a Patient Navigator does not imply compliance with Standard 3.1. A Patient Navigator may be implementing the patient navigation process driven by a triennial Community needs Assessment but that cannot always be the assumption. The navigation process required by Standard 3.1 is dependent upon the particular type, severity, and/or complexity…