The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program provides a three-year certification recognizing high-quality care for outpatient hematology-oncology practices within the United States. The QOPI Certification Program is also piloting an international program. Practices outside the United States interested in pursuing certification should fill out the International Interest Survey. For a quick summary of the certification process, view our one-page guide.

Benefits for QOPI Certified practices include

  • A reputation as a champion of quality care
  • 20 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Practice Assessment points, CME credits, or CNE credits for each oncology professional participating in the program (learn more about Practice Assessment)
  • Access to quality and safety standards specific to the outpatient oncology setting
  • A fostered culture of excellence and self-examination

Learn About the Process

New QCP Application Portal

The QOPI® Certification Program (QCP™) launched a new certification portal on April 24, 2023. Practices applying for QCP will use the new portal. For step-by-step application instructions, please refer to the new QCP Application Portal User Guide linked on the page below.

QOPI Certification Standards and On-site Survey Webinar

The Standards Webinar is required for all applicants and covers all QOPI Certification Standards and how to prepare for an on-site survey.

Register in advance for this webinar:
When: Mar 28, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: QOPI Certification Standards and Site Survey Webinar

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QOPI Certification Compliance Process Webinar

An informational webinar about the QOPI Certification Program’s post-survey compliance process, including timeline, interpretation of the certification report, tips for action planning, and how to submit compliance documentation for certification.

QOPI Certification Program Standards

Adapted from the 2016 ASCO/Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards, QOPI Certification Program Standards intend to reduce the risk of errors when providing chemotherapy to patients with cancer. Standards serve as the framework for the program and a guide to the best practices in oncology care. Practices receive QOPI Certification based on their full compliance with all standards as assessed during an on-site survey of each practice. The Standards Manual outlines the processes and documentation required to meet all standards.

2020 QOPI Certification Program Standards

 

QOPI Certification Program Steering Group

The QOPI Certification Program Steering Group sets the strategic direction for and guides the implementation of the QOPI Certification Program. Members of the Steering Group include practicing oncologists, health service researchers, nurses, and other leaders in oncology. Steering Group members serve as reviewers on all survey findings.

Certification Fees

Participating in a QOPI data abstraction round is a free benefit for ASCO members; however, QOPI Certification applicants will be assessed an administrative fee based on practice size. The fee covers the three years of the certification term and is invoiced after the practice’s certification application is completed. Access specific pricing for practices in the United States and practices in countries outside the United States. A limited number of countries outside of the U.S. may be eligible to apply for QOPI Certification; they will be assessed with additional situational fees.

SmartLinQ™ QOPI® Certification Pathway

ASCO’s CancerLinQ® launched the SmartLinQ™ QOPI® Certification Pathway which is now available for re-certification and maintenance submissions for all QOPI Certified CancerLinQ subscribers. If your practice is interested in learning more about the SmartLinQ™ QOPI® Certification Pathway visit cancerlinq.org or email info@cancerlinq.org.

Contact Us

Email QOPI Certification Program staff or call 571-483-1669 and ask for the QOPI Certification Help Desk.