CoC standards
Pronunciation: C-O-C
Also written as: CoC — Commission on Cancer
Commission on Cancer accreditation standards for hospital cancer programs and registry operations.
Full Definition
Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards are comprehensive requirements established by the American College of Surgeons for hospital cancer programs seeking accreditation. These standards cover all aspects of cancer care including prevention, early detection, staging, treatment, rehabilitation, surveillance, and end-of-life care. CoC standards require hospitals to maintain cancer registries that meet specific data quality, completeness, and timeliness requirements. The standards also mandate cancer committee oversight, quality improvement activities, and patient navigation services. Compliance with CoC standards requires sophisticated informatics systems to track performance metrics and generate required reports.
Usage
Usage note: Write as 'CoC standards' or 'Commission on Cancer standards'. Do not write as 'COC' in all caps.
In Context
- "The hospital implemented new workflows to meet CoC standards for case finding and data submission." — Accreditation preparation plan
- "Registry staff completed additional training to ensure compliance with updated CoC standards." — Professional development report