What APEx accreditation means for patients
This practice has been accredited by the
American Society for Radiation Oncology.
To achieve accreditation, this practice successfully met the standards of the ASTRO Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®).
To achieve accreditation, this practice successfully met the standards of the ASTRO Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®).
Why choosing an APEx-accredited radiation oncology facility is important for patients.
The ASTRO Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx) is an independent radiation oncology practice accreditation program. The program is based on a comprehensive set of sixteen standards of radiation oncology practice, organized around five pillars of patient care:
- The process of care
- The radiation oncology team
- Safety
- Quality management
- Patient-centered care
When you choose an APEx-accredited facility, you know that:
- Your facility has voluntarily gone through a rigorous review process by trained radiation oncology professionals.
- Your facility’s policies and procedures have been evaluated using objective, verifiable expectations for performance in radiation oncology.
- Your facility is committed to the highest standards of safety and quality in the practice of radiation oncology.
- Your facility practices patient-centered care by promoting effective communication, coordination of treatment and engaging patients and their families as partners in care.
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent
direction and skillful execution.”
—William A. Foster
