ACS Cancer Programs

As more women enter surgical specialties, conversations around pregnancy and workplace support in surgery are becoming increasingly important.

A new ACS Bulletin article explores the risks pregnant surgeons face in the OR and the policy changes, workplace protections, and support systems that can help improve outcomes and better support surgical colleagues.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x3wBi

🩷A round of applause for the breast centers who recently earned NAPBC reaccreditation, reflecting their dedication to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer care to the patients and communities they serve. Congratulations! https://tinyurl.com/mv3peyzs

⭐ Congratulations to the recently accredited and reaccredited Commission on Cancer programs recognized for their commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.
See the recognized programs! https://tinyurl.com/48x4cjrb

Have questions about NAPBC Standard 5.9 compliance? ❤️ Updated FAQ guidance and CoC audit resources are now available to help programs navigate Standards 5.3 and 5.4 requirements. Check QPort for the latest information! Learn more here. https://tinyurl.com/32kkzu2k

🎗️ Great research starts with great data. Discover how the Commission on Cancer Participant User File (PUF) can help drive meaningful insights and advance cancer care. Learn more!

Cancer Programs News: June 11 Read about NAPRC accreditation outcomes in JACS, learn about cancer "blind spots," apply for open committee roles, and more.

⏰Early bird savings end today for the American College of Surgeons Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference! Connect with healthcare leaders and gain practical strategies to improve patient outcomes. Register now before rates increase tomorrow. See you in Orlando! https://tinyurl.com/5meeakf4

Have a voice in the next generation of cancer surgery standards. 📢 Review proposed updates to five CoC/CSSP operative standards and submit your feedback by July 6.
Learn more! https://tinyurl.com/49cjvc9k

Check out the latest edition of Cancer Program News to learn about CoC Rural Accreditation at the Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference, provide feedback on proposed Cancer Surgery Standards revisions by July 6, access the 2024 NCDB PUF, and stay current on key program updates.

Cancer Programs News: June 11 Read about NAPRC accreditation outcomes in JACS, learn about cancer "blind spots," apply for open committee roles, and more.

Heading to the American College of Surgeons Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference in July? Join us for the Cancer Leaders Roundtable: From a Leader’s Perspective and learn from CoC, NAPBC, and NAPRC site reviewers about accreditation readiness, common pitfalls, and strategies for a successful site visit. https://tinyurl.com/9yp5hppp

Updated FAQs for CoC Standard 4.2: Oncology Nursing Credentials are now available in QPort. New guidance addresses eligible nursing certifications, required staff, cancer committee review timeframes, and competency assessments.

https://tinyurl.com/sj2ty4sz