In cancer care, which kind of committee report is required to be distributed publicly?

Outcomes reports are essential in cancer care as they provide critical data on the effectiveness of treatments and interventions within a facility. These reports typically include information on survival rates, quality of life measures, and other key indicators that reflect the success of the cancer program in managing patient care. By making these reports publicly available, facilities promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making among patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.

The requirement for outcomes reports to be publicly distributed stems from the CoC's commitment to enhancing the quality of cancer care. Public access to this information enables individuals and organizations to evaluate the performance of cancer programs and encourages continuous improvement efforts.

In contrast, quality improvement reports and patient satisfaction reports, while important for internal assessments and improvements, are generally intended for internal use and not necessarily required to be made public. Grant applications are documents prepared to secure funding and contain sensitive information that is not suitable for public distribution. Thus, for the goal of informed public choices and program evaluation in cancer care, outcomes reports are designated for public dissemination.