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Seven Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations re-certified for delivering high-quality cancer care
New Orleans, LA – Seven Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations have received recertification by the QOPI® (Quality Oncology Practice Initiative) Certification Program, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology and an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
The QOPI® Certification Program builds on ASCO’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, providing a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for quality cancer care.
Ochsner MD Anderson Locations QOPI® Certified
This recertification succeeds a 2022 certification and distinguishes the following Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations for their commitment to providing exceptional cancer care.
“QOPI® Certification reflects our physicians, nurses and care teams’ dedication to raising the standard of cancer care in our communities throughout the region. This recognition demonstrates our resolve to provide comprehensive, holistic, compassionate care,” said Zoe Larned, MD, medical director, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. "We understand that treating cancer goes beyond treating the disease. It requires a deep commitment to comprehensive care that addresses every aspect of a person’s well-being. Our focus is on treating the whole patient. This holistic approach is fundamental to our mission and reflects our dedication to the communities we serve."
Certification Process
To earn re-certification, locations participated in a voluntary comprehensive site assessment against clearly specified standards that are consistent with national guidelines and were successful in meeting the standards and objectives of the QOPI® Certification Program.
“Receiving QOPI certification shows a practice’s commitment to patient safety,” said Board Chair of the Association for Clinical Oncology Eric P. Winer, MD, FASCO. “QOPI certification is an important step towards ensuring that all patients receive the highest quality of care.”
The QOPI® Certification Program, LLC was launched in January 2010, and over 300 practices are currently certified. This certification for outpatient oncology practices is the first program of its kind for oncology in the United States and in 2016 was expanded internationally. Practices that are QOPI® Certified successfully met the standards and objectives of the QOPI® Certification Program, which includes scoring above the threshold on the key QOPI® quality measures and meeting chemotherapy safety standards established by the Society and the Oncology Nursing Society.
Ochsner MD Anderson’s expert team provides holistic care to patients with services to treat the entire person. Ochsner MD Anderson offers groundbreaking research and innovative therapies, including access to select clinical trials available to eligible patients as the only Phase I clinical trial program in Louisiana. On Oct. 6, Ochsner announced an extension of its partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center to include an eighth Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center location at Slidell Memorial Hospital.
For more than 80 years, Ochsner has been dedicated to cancer research and new cancer therapy development, bringing innovations to treatment with more clinical trials than anywhere else in Louisiana. It is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American College of Radiology, the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (Bone Marrow Transplant) and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Cancer care at Ochsner is recognized by U.S. News & World Report, ranking as high performing in leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma treatment and colon, lung and prostate cancer surgeries. The Ochsner Cancer Institute treats more than 40,000 patients each year and has cared for patients from all 50 states and 28 countries. Each patient’s care team can include as many as 20 multidisciplinary cancer specialists working together to provide high-quality treatment.
To learn more about Ochsner MD Anderson, please visit www.ochsner.org/cancerservices.
For more information on QOPI Certification and all of ASCO’s innovative quality improvement programs, please visit: https://www.asco.org/practice-patients/quality-improvement/quality-programs/qopi-certification-program.
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About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 14 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for five consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and digital connectivity not found anywhere else in the region. In 2024, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 40,000 dedicated team members and over 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.
About the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Association for Clinical Oncology
The American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (the Society) and the Association for Clinical Oncology (the Association) are committed to the principle that knowledge conquers cancer and represent nearly 50,000 oncology professionals who care for people living with cancer. Through research, education, and promotion of high quality, equitable patient care, the Society works to conquer cancer and create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy. The Association works to ensure that all individuals with cancer have access to high quality, equitable care; that the cancer care delivery system supports optimal cancer care; and that our nation supports robust federal funding for research on the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Learn more about the Society at www.ASCO.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about the Association at www.ascoassociation.org and follow us on Twitter.
About QOPI Certification Program LLC
QOPI® Certification Program, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology (the Association) and an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (the Society), is dedicated to recognizing exemplary commitment to safety and quality in oncology patient care. Practices that have achieved QOPI® Certification have scored well on key QOPI® quality measures and have met chemotherapy safety standards established by the Society and the Oncology Nursing Society in various areas of treatment and chemotherapy safety.
