The 2020 Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation standards, Optimal Resources for Cancer Care, include six new operative standards. Standards 5.3 through 5.8 were developed from standards described in Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Volumes I & II (OSCS).
The OSCS manuals provide concrete recommendations for the technical conduct of surgical operations, based on the best-available evidence. Incorporation of the OSCS recommendations as CoC accreditation standards is a step toward improving oncologic outcomes.
The full implementation plan for Standards 5.3 through 5.8 is detailed on the Operative Standards Implementation page.
Updates
CoC and CSSP Provide Update on Synoptic Operative Reporting Tools (8/20/20)
American College of Surgeons Launches Cancer Surgery Standards Program (7/20/20)
Update on Implementation of CoC Operative Standards (5/11/20)
Commission on Cancer Operative Standards Update (3/10/20)
Update on Resources for Implementation of the CoC Operative Standards for Accreditation (1/9/2020)
Online Education
CoC Standards Manual Content & Requirements for Chapter 5—Patient Care: Expectations and Protocols Video | Slides
Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Standards 5.3–5.8 Webinar (CME credits available)
CoC Operative Standards Overview Webinar
New CoC Surgical Standards—Can You Meet the 2020 Standards?
(Slides from CoC Plenary held October 27, 2019)
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Free download of relevant pages from Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Volumes I & II
CAnswer Forum