Decreased Turn-around Time from Abnormal Mammogram to Breast Biopsy
In 2015, twice as many biopsies were completed in 3 or fewer days in 2015 (29%), compared to 2014 (16%).
Improved Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Education by Nurses
Breast cancer patients need education about their surgical procedures and how to manage their recovery. This is provided by the Surgeon and the Breast Health Navigator. Now patients also receive that information from their recovery nurses, with printed material to review at their convenience. In 2015, 90% of post-surgical breast cancer patients received printed Krames Breast Cancer handouts specific to their surgery, including diagrams and safe exercises to stay flexible and speed healing.
TSMC Scored High For All 7 Accountability Measures Reported By The Commission On Cancer To Evaluate The Quality Of Care
The Commission on Cancer identifies several indicators of the quality of cancer care, based on completion of cancer evaluation and treatment. Data released in late 2015 showed that TriStar Summit Medical Center providers scores:
Breast Cancer
Examination of cancer type with needle biopsy, which supports accurate treatment planning and reduces the risk of additional completion surgeries. (97%)
Provision of hormone-blocking therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence of breast cancers that respond to the presence of estrogen or progesterone. (94%)
Provision of multi-drug chemotherapy within 120 days to women with more-aggressive cancers that do not respond to estrogen or progesterone. (100% )
Provision of radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery or after mastectomy, which minimizes cancer recurrence in the affected breast. (94% and 100%)
Colon Cancer
Thorough examination of lymph node tissue after surgery, to determine the need for chemotherapy. (100% )
Provision of multi-drug chemotherapy within 120 days for colon cancers that have spread to lymph nodes. (100% )