Guideline · May 2019 · 1 min read
In brief
In brief
Quality improvement toolkit for pediatric surgical oncology practice. Compiles evidence-based and experiential approaches to optimize cancer care pathways, provided as educational resource without formal APSA endorsement.
- APSA Quality and Safety Committee provides a dedicated toolkit for pediatric surgical oncology quality improvement initiatives.
- Toolkit approaches vary in evidence base; users should critically evaluate recommendations before implementation.
- Resource designed for broad audience interested in improving quality and safety in pediatric oncology surgery.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the guideline.
Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee Oncology Toolkit. This page is intended to help anyone who is interested in quality improvement pertaining to pediatric surgical oncology.
Many of the approaches described are evidence based - some are not. These approaches have not been approved by APSA.
This guideline lives on pedsurglibrary.com.
Open it on pedsurglibrary.com ↗Educational content from recorded physician discussions — not medical advice. Talk to your (or your child's) care team about your situation.
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