2018 ACCC Innovator Awards

In its eighth year, the Association of Community Cancer Centers' Innovator Awards honor Cancer Program Members for their pioneering achievements in oncology that advance the goals of improving access, quality, and value in cancer care delivery.

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Health Philadelphia, Pennsylvania A Physician Champion Takes a Practice-Based Immunotherapy Program to the Next Level Jefferson Medical Oncology Associates implemented new processes and tools to deliver a proactive, multidisciplinary team approach for patients on cancer immunotherapies via continuous symptom monitoring and effective management of immune-related adverse events. They have transformed their practice and quality of patient care by including banners in their EHR that immediately identify patients on immunotherapy; clinical algorithms for on-call physicians to provide 24/7 real-time access and for nursing staff to triage patients; and immunotherapy orientation for new nurses and ongoing staff education.

View the roster of 2018 Innovator Award recipients. These forward-thinking Cancer Program Members will present their creative, replicable programs live at the ACCC 35th National Oncology Conference, October 17-19, 2018, in Phoenix, AZ. Save up to $125 with early-bird registration rates available now through August 20. Winners will receive regional and national exposure as their innovations are shared with the broader healthcare community, press outlets, and a feature in the Oncology Issues journal.

Click here for details on submission criteria. For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Applicants must be affiliated with ACCC as a Cancer Program Member.

2017 ICLIO Innovator Award Recipient

The ACCC Institute for Clinical Immuno-Oncology awarded the 2017 ICLIO Innovator Award to Advocate Medical Group in Park Ridge, IL. Their program, Turning on the Light Switch: A Model Immunotherapy Program at an Oncology Practice, aims to provide consistent, optimal care for immunotherapy patients. Components include patient and staff education materials, peer-to-peer training, policy and procedure guidelines, toxicity assessment tools, and EHR documentation templates, resulting in standardized and improved care of patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer. For more details, view their video, read the Oncology Issues article and blog written by Ann McGreal, RN, Oncology Nurse Clinician, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

[embed]https://youtu.be/K83Zg4OFZmw[/embed] Watch the video for more details on their winning submission, Expanding Access to Immunotherapy in the Community Setting.