Applications Open for New Pediatric Specialty Accreditation

The CoC is now accepting applications for its new Pediatric Specialty Accreditation (CoC-PS). This offering allows existing CoC programs that treat both adult and pediatric patients to add a special designation recognizing their pediatric programs.

Pediatric programs that have implemented the standards for a full calendar year may apply for a site visit through the CoC-PS Application. In most cases, the CoC-PS site visit must coordinate with the primary CoC site visit, so timing of the application submission should be considered in conjunction with the due date of the primary CoC program’s next site visit.

For more information, please review the following resources, which are also available in the Resources section of QPort:

• The “Guidelines for Seeking Accreditation for Pediatric Services” provides a high-level view of the pediatric specialty accreditation offerings and will assist in evaluating which is the appropriate option before seeking accreditation.
• “Frequently Asked Questions for Pediatric Cancer Programs” provides more detail on the process for pursuing accreditation and meeting the standards.

Questions on CoC-PS accreditation may be submitted to CoC@facs.org.