National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) was formed to address the differences between patient outcomes in the United States as compared to Europe.

[1][2] According to the American College of Surgeons, outcomes for rectal cancer patients in Europe have for years been significantly better than for those in the U.S.

The results showed that the full set of proposed quality standards were only met in 28.1% of patients, who were all diagnosed between 2011 and 2014 with non-metastatic rectal cancer.

[10] The study's authors plan to review the data once more in two or three years,[11] According to the CoC, an inclusive approach was taken with the goal of providing the maximum number of patients with the option to go to an accredited facility.

When patients are provided with specific checklists and questions, they report significantly more details which may be pertinent to future care.

[20] As of June 2018, the following institutions have completed the full survey process to receive accreditation: John Muir Health Rectal Program in Walnut Creek and Concord, CA Cleveland Clinic Weston Rectal Cancer Program in Weston, FL[21]