HDR brachytherapy can be used as a standalone treatment or after a tumor has been surgically removed to eliminate any remaining cancerous cells. This technique ensures the maximum radiation dose is given to cancerous tissues, while minimizing exposure to the surrounding healthy tissue.High-dose rate brachytherapy is a powerful form of internally delivered radiation therapy that destroys many types of cancers, including skin, cervical, prostate and breast. Because cancer often affects organs and other essential structures, it is important for radiation treatment to be tightly focused on tumors to minimize serious side effects. Monitoring for treatment-related side effects after chemotherapy is administeredĭuring HDR brachytherapy treatments, a high intensity radiation source is delivered through a catheter to the tumor site with millimeter prevision through computer guidance.Ordering, preparing, dispensing, and safely administering chemotherapy.Treatment planning, education and patient consent.Creating a safe environment-staffing, competencies, and general policies.The QCP staff and task force members then verify through an on-site survey that the evaluation and documents are correct and that the practices met core standards in areas of treatment, including:
To become QOPI Certified, practices have to submit to an evaluation of their entire practice and documentation standards. Based on this feedback, doctors and practices can identify areas for improvement. Individual practices also are able to compare their performance to data from other practices across the country. The information is then provided in reports to participating practices. QOPI analyzes individual practice data and compares these to more than 160 evidence-based and consensus quality measures.
More than 900 oncology practices have registered for the QOPI program and more than 290 practices are currently certified. QCP builds on ASCO’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative.įreeman is the first and only in the area to earn this designation. Through a network of compassionate physicians, nurses and support staff, we provide education, treatment and encouragement throughout our patient’s battle with cancer - and throughout their lives.įreeman Health System has been recognized by the QOPI® Certification Program (QCP™), an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO®), as successfully completing a three-year certification program for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for quality cancer care. Our patients - and their families - don’t face cancer alone. Board-certified medical oncologists and hematologistsįreeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute offers the latest technology in patient care, featuring a chemotherapy treatment area with 20 chemotherapy chairs an on-site mix pharmacy with state-of-the-art ChemoSHIELD® 600 Barrier Isolator Mix hood, which allows quicker, safer and more efficient treatments and a dedicated patient education room.Extensive community outreach program promoting prevention, early detection and lifestyle management by Freeman Screen Team.Freeman Cancer Support Group with monthly meetings at the Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute.Nutritional counseling available through a Freeman registered dietitian.Private consultation areas for education and discussion of treatment options.On-site labs offering fast and efficient service.Comfortable chemotherapy and infusion areas in a spacious, windowed room.From the design of our facility to the support and education groups offered, we strive to meet each patient’s unique needs and treat cancer individually and precisely. To us, patients are more than just their cancer symptoms. We provide comprehensive services and the most up-to-date technological advancements in the fight against cancer – all in one convenient and comfortable setting. Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute provides physical and emotional care for patients and families dealing with cancer.
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