What is NAPRC Accreditation and Why Does It Matter?
Show: UAB Med Cast
Explore the collaborative efforts at UAB Medicine that make National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) accreditation successful. Robert Hollis, M.D., MSPH, and Ridley Brown, BSN, RN, explain how teamwork among surgeons, oncologists, and nurses streamlines patient navigation and care, ensuring that every aspect of a patient’s journey is coordinated and efficient.
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