Honored for Excellence in Radiation Oncology.
The South Sacramento Cancer Center Received Astro’s Highest Honor.
In October 2019
South Sacramento Cancer Center was awarded full APEx® accreditation,
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 Oncology Team
- Safety
- Quality Management
- Patient Centered Care
When you choose an APEx® facility
you can be sure that:
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Your facility has voluntarily gone through a rigorous review process by trained radiation oncology professionals.
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Your facility’s policies and procedures have been evaluated using objective, verifiable expectations for performance in radiation oncology.
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Your facility is committed to the highest standards of safety and quality in the practice of radiation oncology.
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Your facility practices patient-centered care by promoting effective communication, coordination of treatment and engaging patients and their families as partners in care.