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What APEx accreditation means for patients
This practice has been accredited by the
American Society for Radiation Oncology.
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To achieve accreditation, this practice successfully met the standards of the ASTRO Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®).
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To achieve accreditation, this practice successfully met the standards of the ASTRO Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®).
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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
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