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Patient Newsletter 2017 Issue 16

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HOA Auburn Cancer Center

Located in the Health Central building, known to many as the old Central High School, our Auburn location continues the education theme with its welcoming “Patient Chalkboard” where they can leave messages of hope and inspiration. Also, the waiting area includes a patient information center along with two TVs and comfortable seating. 

HOA is Oncology Medical Home Certified

Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY is an Oncology Medical Home.  For more information see the OMH PDF Handout. 

 

Oncology Medical Home Website

HOA is a CEO Cancer Gold Standard-accredited employer

The CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ provides a framework for employers to have a healthier workplace by focusing on cancer risk reduction, early detection, and access to clinical trials and high-quality care.

CEO Cancer Gold Standard Website

HOA meets rigorous quality standards for Radiation Oncology and received accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence® in 2022

Accreditation through APEx is a voluntary and rigorous multi-step process during which a facility’s practices are evaluated using consensus-based standards. A facility must demonstrate its safety and quality processes and that it adheres to patient-centered care by promoting effective communication, coordinated treatments and strong patient engagement.

RTAnswers.org

HOA's ACR accreditation for all Diagnostics has been in effect since 2009

The CT Accreditation Program involves submission of clinical and phantom images, dose measurements and scanning protocols. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for CT, MRI, breast MRI, nuclear medicine and PET under part B of the MPFS.

ACR Website

HOA is the only QOPI Certified Cancer Center in Central New York

Oncologists can achieve certification by demonstrating practice consistent with the highest standards of care. The seal designates those practices that not only scored high on the key QOPI quality measures, but meet rigorous safety measures established by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).

QOPI Website

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