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APEx accreditation is a rigorous, voluntary, multi-step process. ASTRO accredits only those facilities that meet our high standards of quality care and treatment.
By selecting an APEx-accredited facility, you can be confident that your facility has successfully reviewed all aspects of its operation and met our quality standards. APEx includes a thorough assessment of the facility, equipment, care coordination, patient safety and treatment procedures. This process shows the facility team where they are excelling and where they can improve. Once the assessment is complete, the facility is reviewed by external radiation oncology professionals, who visit in-person to evaluate the facility and verify the standards are met. Only then is APEx accreditation awarded.
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be stressful. You, along with your doctor, treatment team and caregivers, will have many decisions to make. If your doctor has recommended radiation therapy, finding a facility near your home or office that offers the treatment you need is important.
When choosing a radiation therapy facility, look for one that has received accreditation. Practice accreditation indicates that patient safety and well-being are a priority. Accreditation shows that a practice is serious about providing high-quality care.
ASTRO is the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the leading society for radiation oncology professionals. ASTRO’s APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence® is a rigorous evaluation of a practice’s compliance with national standards. This evaluation ensures that the care you're receiving is safe, high-quality and supportive.
