How often must the cancer committee meet each calendar year?

The best practice is for the cancer committee to meet at least once each calendar quarter. This frequency ensures that the committee can effectively monitor and evaluate the cancer program's performance, assess compliance with standards, and facilitate timely discussions on cancer care improvements. Quarterly meetings also allow the committee to stay updated on new developments in oncology, review data trends more effectively, and implement changes as needed based on recent findings or recommendations.

Meeting only once a month may be excessive for many committees unless there are pressing issues that require more frequent intervention, while twice a year or once every six months might not provide sufficient opportunity for consistent evaluation and response to any challenges in cancer care delivery. Thus, meeting quarterly strikes a balance between maintaining engagement and ensuring that oversight is comprehensive and responsive.