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National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

Updated 2024 NAPBC Standards Are Available

December 19, 2024

The NAPBC has released an updated version of its accreditation standards, Optimal Resources for Breast Care (2024 Standards). Please review the NAPBC standards and NAPBC Standards Changelog on the NAPBC website for complete information on these updates.

  • Standard 1.1: Administrative Commitment: The letter of commitment includes examples of current and future initiatives promoting equitable and inclusive healthcare practices and a culture of safety for providers and patients.
  • Standard 7.2: Quality Improvement Initiatives: This standard has been updated to include the suggested focus for developing a QI initiative using data to identify problems related to culture competency, individualized shared decision-making, and the implementation of health equity interventions in the breast program.

The following are important reminders for meeting compliance with the NAPBC standards in CY 2025.

  • Protocol Development for the 2024 Standards: The development and implementation of the protocols required by the 2024 NAPBC Standards was extended through December 31, 2024. All NAPBC-accredited programs must complete the development and implementation of the required protocols by January 1, 2025.
  • Standard 7.1: Quality Measures: Standard 7.1 remains in active development and will not be rated for compliance during CY 2025.

For more information on the NAPBC standards, visit the NAPBC website. Questions regarding the NAPBC accreditation standards should be submitted through the CAnswer Forum.

In This Issue

From the Director's Desk

Climate and Cancer

There is a heat dome over the southern part of the US and many southern cities are sweltering, with some even experiencing 110-degree weather for nearly 3 weeks.
Cancer Research Program

Call for Cancer Research Program Implementation Research Committee Members

The ACS Cancer Research Program (CRP) is launching the Implementation Research Committee and is seeking new members.

Cancer Surgery Standards Program

Save the date: CSSP Webinar Technical Standards for Breast Cancer Surgery

The Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP), in collaboration with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), will host an educational webinar for surgeons on the technical standards for breast cancer surgery.

Commission on Cancer

Cancer Programs Accreditation Fees Update

ACS Cancer Programs annual accreditation fees have been adjusted for 2023. \
Commission on Cancer

New Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Marketing Tools Available

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2023, there will be an estimated 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in the US and 34,700 men will die from the disease this year.

Commission on Cancer

Upcoming CAnswer Forum Maintenance

The CAnswer Forum will be undergoing routine maintenance on Monday, July 31 at 8 pm CT.
From the Field

American Cancer Society Updates and Resources

“I Love You Get Screened” campaign, Second Annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day, and more.
Commission on Cancer

CoC Recognizes Accredited Sites

The ACS CoC recognizes these cancer sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning CoC reaccreditation.
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

NAPBC Recognizes Accredited Sites

The ACS NAPBC recognizes these sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning NAPBC reaccreditation.
Cancer Programs News

The Latest from Cancer Programs

Save the date for upcoming Cancer Program events.