1. Purpose and Scope
This quality assurance (QA) plan establishes standards and procedures for maintaining excellence in oncology care delivery.
2. Quality Management Structure
2.1 Quality Committee
- Medical Director
- Practice Administrator
- Lead Oncology Nurse
- Radiation Safety Officer (if applicable)
- Quality Assurance Coordinator
2.2 Meeting Schedule
- Monthly QA committee meetings
- Quarterly comprehensive reviews
- Annual program evaluation
3. Clinical Quality Measures
3.1 Patient Care Standards
- Treatment plan review within 24 hours
- Chemotherapy order verification protocol
- Weekly chart reviews
- Patient safety protocols
3.2 Documentation Requirements
- Staging documentation compliance
- Treatment planning documentation
- Informed consent verification
- Clinical trial participation documentation
4. Safety Protocols
4.1 Medication Safety
- Double verification of chemotherapy orders
- Drug storage and handling procedures
- Emergency medication protocols
- Spill management procedures
4.2 Radiation Safety (if applicable)
- Equipment QA schedules
- Radiation exposure monitoring
- Safety checks documentation
5. Performance Metrics
5.1 Clinical Outcomes
- Treatment response rates
- Survival data collection
- Adverse event tracking
- Patient satisfaction scores
5.2 Operational Metrics
- Wait times
- Treatment delays
- Administrative efficiency
- Resource utilization
6. Continuous Improvement
6.1 Review Process
- Monthly data analysis
- Incident reporting system
- Corrective action plans
- Staff feedback integration
6.2 Education and Training
- Staff competency assessments
- Continuing education requirements
- Protocol updates training
7. Documentation and Reporting
7.1 Required Documentation
- Quality committee minutes
- Incident reports
- Audit results
- Performance improvement projects
7.2 External Reporting
- Accreditation requirements
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality measure submission
8. Plan Review and Updates
- Annual review of QA plan
- Quarterly metric evaluation
- Policy and procedure updates
- Stakeholder feedback integration