ASCO ASSOCIATION

See schedule o:accreditation & certification: the association conducts an accreditation program that promotes the practice of its members by maintaining and improving the quality of medical care available to the public and maintaining high standards of excellence in oncology. The quality oncology practice initiative (qopi) certification program ("qcp") provides a three-year certification recognizing high-quality and safe care for outpatient hematology-oncology practices. The qcp standards were adapted from the chemotherapy administration safety standards codeveloped by the association's related organization, the american society of clinical oncology, inc. (the society), a section 501(c)(3) organization, and the oncology nursing society (ons). They are intended to provide saftey to both patients and the care delivery staff by reducing the risk of errors and promoting the safe handling of chemotherapy agents. Participating practices receive site surveys by experienced oncology professionals to assess compliance with all qcp standards through interviews, observation, and medical record reviews. Participants receive reports documenting their level of compliance with each certification standard and making recommendations or requirements for improved care. Qcp certification recognizes high performing practices and is not required for any professional licensing, nor is it required of the association's members. 272 hematology-oncology practices consisting of 900 sites of service were actively certified in 2024. The asco certified certification recognizes patient-centered cancer care delivery adhering to the oncology medical home standards codeveloped by asco and the community oncolgy alliance (coa). Similar to qcp, participating practices receive site surveys by experienced oncology professionals to assess compliance with all asco certified standards through interviews, observation, and medical record reviews. Participants receive reports documenting their level of compliance with each certification standard and making recommendations or requirements for improved care. Once certified, participants are monitored annually for continuous quality improvement and resurveyed every 3 years. Asco certified is not required for any professional licensing, nor is it required of the association's members. 16 hematology oncology practices consisting of 143 sites of service were certified in 2024.