The Comprehensive Cancer Center : : Development, Integration, and Implementation.

• Author: Aljurf, Mahmoud.
• TeilnehmendeR: Majhail, Navneet S.; Koh, Mickey B. C.; Kharfan-Dabaja, Mohamed A.; Chao, Nelson J.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2021.; ©2022.
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (192 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Building a Comprehensive Cancer Center: Overall Structure -- Introduction -- Structure of a Comprehensive Cancer Center Based on Mission -- Research -- Basic Laboratory Research -- Clinical Research in Human Subjects -- Translational Research -- Population Health Research -- Protection of Human Subjects -- Institutional Review Boards -- Clinical Research Organizations -- Other Key Programs Supporting Cancer Research -- Clinical Care of Patients with Cancer -- Quality Monitoring in Cancer Care -- Improving the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients: Support Services -- Social Work -- Palliative Care -- Navigation -- Survivorship -- Education -- References -- Chapter 3: The Inpatient Unit in a Cancer Center -- Introduction -- The Human Factor -- Other Factors -- Floor Design -- Environmental -- Rooms -- Positive Pressure Rooms -- Negative Pressure Rooms -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 4: Outpatient Care -- Clinicians -- Nursing and the Role of Advanced Practice Providers and Nurse Coordinators -- Pharmacists, Drug Administration and Preparation -- Supportive Care for Chemotherapy or HSCT-Related Complications -- Ancillary and Community Services -- Planning for Outpatient Chemotherapy and Drug Delivery -- Economical Advantages of Outpatient Care -- Clinical Trials -- Telemedicine -- Outpatient Cancer Care in a Pandemic -- References -- Chapter 5: The Infusion Center -- Introduction -- Infusion Center Area -- Staff -- Other On-Site Services -- Infusion Centers: Convenience and Potential Healthcare Cost Savings -- Remaining Challenges -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 6: Proposal for Establishing a New Radiotherapy Facility -- Introduction -- Population Description -- Needs Assessment -- Brachytherapy -- Equipment -- External Beam Radiotherapy -- Brachytherapy.

Commissioning -- Room Shielding -- Radiotherapy Staffing -- Personnel -- Quality Assurance -- Timeline -- Budget -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Oncology Nursing Care -- Oncology Inpatient Clinical Service Unit -- Ambulatory Setting -- Oncology Role Outside of the Clinical Setting -- Survivorship/Palliative Care and Hospice -- References -- Chapter 8: Laboratory/Pathology Services and Blood Bank -- Laboratory and Pathology Support for Screening Programs and Arriving at a Cancer Diagnosis -- Laboratory and Pathology Support for Maintaining Quality Supportive Cancer Care -- Pathology Support for Running Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapies -- Pathology Support for Running Cancer Clinical Trials and Research -- References -- Chapter 9: Pharmacy Requirements for a Comprehensive Cancer Center -- Introduction -- Investing in People -- Investing in Place -- Investing in Process and New Models of Care -- Building a Sustainable Pharmacy -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Administrative Support -- Strategic Planning -- Space and Facilities Planning and Program Development -- Financial Management -- Budgeting -- Performance Management -- Regulatory and Accreditation Standards -- Human Resources Management -- Access Services -- Scheduling Questionnaires -- Insurance Verification and Medical Record Collection -- Referral Management -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Psychosocial and Patient Support Services in Comprehensive Cancer Centers -- Introduction -- Common Psychosocial and Physical Effects -- Distress and Mood Disorders -- Services Required for Management -- Fatigue -- Services Required for Management -- Pain -- Services Required for Management -- Cognitive Dysfunction -- Services Required for Management -- Services for Healthy Lifestyle in Cancer Survivors -- Survivorship Care Models -- Community Outreach.

Patient Support and Psychosocial Services in Resource-Limited Settings -- References -- Chapter 12: Starting a Palliative Care Program at a Cancer Center -- Background -- Planning -- Early Planning -- Late Planning -- Launch and Integration -- Monitoring and Sustainability -- Quality -- Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Transplantation and Cellular Therapy -- Introduction -- Rationale for HCT and Cellular Therapy Program -- HCT Program Structure -- HCT Program Infrastructure -- HCT Program Personnel -- Quality Management -- Data and Research -- Cellular Therapy -- References -- Chapter 14: Building Quality from the Ground Up in a Cancer Center -- Background -- Structure -- Process -- Outcome -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 15: Patient Resources in a Cancer Center -- Introduction -- Available Resources -- Education -- Disease-Specific Education -- Treatment Education -- Conventional Chemotherapy -- Targeted Antineoplastic Therapies -- Radiation Therapy -- Supportive Therapies -- Supporting Services -- Financial -- Palliative Care -- Social Workers -- Case Managers -- Nutritional Therapists -- Religious and Spiritual -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 16: Data Unit, Translational Research, and Registries -- Research Data Unit -- Translational Research (TR) -- Registry -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17: Education and Training -- Introduction -- Training of Health-Care Professionals -- Hematology/Medical Oncology -- Pediatric Hematology/Medical Oncology -- Radiation Oncology -- Other Oncology Specialties -- Pharmacy -- Basic Science/Laboratory Researcher -- Continued Medical Education (CME) -- Grand Rounds -- Board Certification -- Development of New Cancer-Specific Programs -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 18: Cancer Management at Sites with Limited Resources: Challenges and Potential Solutions.

Medical Services, Data, and Infrastructure -- Need for Effective cancer Registries -- Lack of Connectivity -- Research Infrastructure -- Tumor Boards and Multispecialty Care -- Human Resources -- Unavailability of Specialized, but Essential Cancer Services and Human Power Radiotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation -- Education Infrastructure -- Quality Management and Access to Care -- Sustainability and Consistency -- Access to cancer Care -- Influence of Political Activities: Refugee Crises and Internal Displacement -- Successful Models of Cancer Care: Sharing Best Practices -- Drug Approvals and Shortages -- Essential Need for a Safe and Effective Institutional Blood Bank -- Applying Technologic Advancements in Oncology: Artificial Intelligence and Internet-of-Things -- Unavailability of Specialized, but Essential Cancer Services: Radiotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation -- Public Health Crises -- Carcinogen Prevention -- Late Diagnosis -- Conclusions -- References -- Index.