What is the Cancer Liaison Physicians role in the survey process?
A. The Cancer Liaison Physician should play an integral role in the survey process. The Cancer Liaison Physician should work with the cancer committee to ensure compliance with the CoC’s 36 standards and serve as an advocate for the cancer program. In addition to attending the survey, the Cancer Liaison Physician has a number of tasks in which he/she can be a part of. These include playing host to the Surveyor, taking the Surveyor on a tour of the facility, organizing the meeting agenda and participants, and spending one-on-one time to discuss cancer committee activities and collaborations with the American Cancer Society.
