Quality Improvement is an important component of all of the cancer-related accreditation programs. On this call, participants will walk through the nuances of the QI standard, including problem identification, goal setting, and reporting requirements. Case studies to illustrate how a program is reported will be presented, and resources to support participants knowledge of QI will be shared.
• Explain how to effectively identify problems within a quality improvement framework and recognize the importance of accurate problem definition.• Formulate clear, measurable, and achievable goals in alignment with QI standards.• Explore and identify resources available to support their ongoing learning of QI in their own programs.
• Rectal Cancer Program Directors• Rectal Cancer Program Coordinators• Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team members• Physicians (diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists) providing care to patients with rectal cancer• Administrative representatives• Quality Improvement Professionals• Physician Assistants• Advanced Practice Providers• Navigators• Nurses• Physical Therapists• Cancer Registrars
If you do not already have an American College of Surgeons (ACS) profile (Learner ID), you can create one through the ACS New User Registration Form. This is a free offering for those who have enrolled in an ACS- Accredited educational activity. The ACS ID will grant you access to MyCME where you can track, manage, and send your CME Data to the ABS. If you need assistance with creating an ACS Learner ID or are not certain if you already have one, please contact Log-In Help. For more information or to request assistance, contact mycme@facs.org
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded for this course. Credit is approved by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) #2025-146, for 1 contact hour.ACS Cancer Programs is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP17437, for 1 contact hour.
