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CLINICAL POLICY Cancer Chemotherapy Ordering and

(7 days ago) WEB4. For oral cancer chemotherap y regimens, whether to be dispensed by UConn Health or a specialty pharmacy, the ordering practitioner will ensure the following elements are included: a. The patient’s name. b. A second patient identifier. c. Full …

https://health.uconn.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/10/08-041-Cancer-Chemotherapy-Ordering-and-Administration-Part-1-Chemotherapy-Ordering.pdf

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Pharmacy Department Policy Chemotherapy Order - UConn …

(Just Now) WEBChemotherapy Order Verification and Dose Preparation . A. EFFECTIVE DATE : August 17, 2021 . B. PURPOSE : To ensure accuracy, quality, and safety of chemotherapy ordering and preparation at UConn Health. C. POLICY : The pharmacy will prepare chemotherapy for patients of John Dempsey Hospital and UConn Medical Group. An

https://www.health.uconn.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/09/Chemotherapy-Order-Verification-and-Dose-Preparation.pdf

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Clinical Policies - UConn Health

(7 days ago) WEBEmergency Carts and Boxes .pdf. Emergency Department Response to Patients Contaminated with Radioactive Materials (11-009) .pdf. Emergency Management Policy (11-052) .pdf. Emergent Sterile Compounding of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous CSP (Compound Sterile Preparation) .pdf.

https://health.uconn.edu/policies/policies-specific-areas/clinical/

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Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program

(4 days ago) WEBA blood and marrow transplant (also called hematopoietic stem cell transplant) is a medical procedure used to treat a variety of diseases. Blood and marrow transplants can be used to treat aggressive leukemias, bone marrow failure, inherited immunodeficiency, and other autoimmune and genetic diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.

https://health.uconn.edu/cancer/patient-services/clinical-services/blood-and-marrow-transplant-and-cellular-therapy-program/

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ACUTE ONCOLOGY INITIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

(6 days ago) WEBGuideline 39 Pneumonitis – Radiation and/or chemotherapy related P.51 Guideline 40 Superior Vena Cava Obstruction (SVCO) P.52 Glossary P.53-54 Consultation and development group P.55-58 Appendix P.59-60!3 Disclaimer The information contained in these guidelines is a consensus of the development and consultation groups’ views on …

https://www.ukons.org/site/assets/files/1224/ao_guidelines_version_3_-_august_2019.pdf

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Safe Administration of Intracerebral Spinal Fluid Chemotherapy: …

(8 days ago) WEBSeveral efforts have been made, through issuance of alerts and inclusion of ICC guidance within chemotherapy administration guidelines, In 2013, at University of Connecticut Health, consistent standards for prescribing, preparing/manufacturing, storing/delivering, and/or administering ICC, except for immediate postprocedure …

https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JOP.2017.022038

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UConn Health Begins Blood and Marrow Transplants

(1 days ago) WEBJanuary 18, 2024 (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo) UConn Health’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center is now offering blood and marrow transplants to patients in need. UConn Health’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program has launched thanks to the recruitment of expert Dr. Kapil S. Meleveedu, assistant professor of …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/01/uconn-health-begins-blood-and-marrow-transplants/

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UConn Health Gives First US Dose of New Drug …

(Just Now) WEBIn fact, the first three patients to receive teclistamab in Connecticut were at UConn Health. The treatment requires the patient to stay in the hospital for 10 days in a dedicated unit with specially trained …

https://today.uconn.edu/2023/02/uconn-health-gives-first-dose-in-the-united-states-of-a-new-drug-giving-hope-to-those-with-multiple-myeloma/

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Safe Administration of Intracerebral Spinal Fluid Chemotherapy: …

(2 days ago) WEBSafe Administration of Intracerebral Spinal Fluid Chemotherapy: Time for Guidelines. University of Connecticut Health, Farmington; and University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT Corresponding author: Lisa M. Holle, PharmD, UConn School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 69 N Eagleville Rd, Unit 3092, Storrs, CT

https://ascopubs.org/doi/pdf/10.1200/JOP.2017.022038

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Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and …

(6 days ago) WEBOverview. Look for the 2nd Edition of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy: Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice coming May 2023. The Oncology Nursing Society has been your go-to resource …

https://www.ons.org/books/chemotherapy-and-immunotherapy-guidelines-and-recommendations-practice

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Medication Therapy Management Clinic Pharmacy - UConn Health

(Just Now) WEBMedication Therapy Management Clinic. The Medication Therapy Management Clinic aims to help our patients manage and understand their medications. Pharmacists collaborate with your health care team to review your medications for safety, effectiveness, side effects, and drug interactions.

https://health.uconn.edu/pharmacy/services/medication-therapy-management-clinic/

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Establishing Guidelines for Surgery After Skin Cancer

(6 days ago) WEBEstablishing Guidelines for Surgery After Skin Cancer. Physicians now have evidence-based recommendations for when skin cancer leaves a patient in need of reconstructive surgery. UConn Health’s chief of plastic surgery, Dr. Andrew Chen, led a national brain trust to come up with them. Dr. Andrew Chen is chief of UConn Health's …

https://today.uconn.edu/2021/05/establishing-guidelines-for-surgery-after-skin-cancer/

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Chemotherapy Suite Named After Advocate for Cancer Patients

(3 days ago) WEBNaming the library after her is a fitting tribute, Nehmer said. “It’s a testament to her legacy, leaving her stamp as she tried to overcome her disease,” she said. If you’d like to find out more about naming opportunities at UConn Health, please call (860) 486-4524. The UConn Foundation Chemotherapy Suite Named After Advocate for Cancer

https://www.foundation.uconn.edu/chemotherapy-suite-named-after-advocate-for-cancer-patients/

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A to F Policies - UConn Health

(3 days ago) WEBA to F. Abuse and Neglect: Identification, Assessment and Response .pdf. 2019-01: Acceptable Use, UConn Health .pdf. Acceptance and Disposal of Textbook Donations. (University-wide Policy) 2002-33: Acceptance of Awards – Decommissioned 12/30/2022. (Research/Sponsored Programs) Access to Patient Information .pdf. 2002-24: Account …

https://health.uconn.edu/policies/policies-alphabetical/a-to-f/

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Systemic Anticancer Therapy and Overall Survival in Patients With …

(5 days ago) WEBImportance Two prominent organizations, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the National Quality Forum (NQF), have developed a cancer quality metric aimed at reducing systemic anticancer therapy administration at the end of life. This metric, NQF 0210 (patients receiving chemotherapy in the last 14 days of life), has been …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2818763

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Geriatric Care Program Now Available for Cancer Patients at …

(5 days ago) WEBPatients are referred to Soliman from providers in the Cancer Center who feel a patient will benefit from her services. For more information, contact the Cancer Center at 800-579-7822. The Geriatric Oncology Co-Management Program was created at UConn Health’s Carol and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center in conjunction with the …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/05/geriatric-care-program-now-available-for-cancer-patients-at-uconn-health/

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Informed Consent for Chemotherapy: ASCO Member Resources

(4 days ago) WEBConsent to treatment is an important part of the delivery of quality cancer care. Physician practices that participate in ASCO's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) and others expressed interest in having ASCO provide informed consent resources, and indicated that they would be more likely to use a consent form for chemotherapy if …

https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JOP.0866002

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OpenCommons@UConn

(8 days ago) WEBUniversity of Connecticut Health Center’s (UCHC) Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center. Both male and female patients undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy were recruited for the study. The overall project sought to examine the impact of a variety of PA types on QoL, anxiety, and

https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1035&context=srhonors_holster

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Pre-treatment assessment of chemotherapy for cancer patients: a …

(9 days ago) WEBChemotherapy, whilst treating tumours, can also lead to numerous adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting, fatigue and kidney toxicity, threatening the physical and mental health of patients. Simultaneously, misuse of chemotherapeutic drugs can seriously endanger patients' lives. Therefore, to maintain the safety of chemotherapy …

https://bmcnurs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12912-024-01997-8

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Home UConn Health Sciences Library

(9 days ago) WEBContinuing Medical Education ACCME credits, self-directed, online learning, virtual-live, in-person opportunities including Internet Point of Care and Journal-based CME for DPH relicensure requirements.; Mobile Apps Clinical apps licensed by the Library, free for UConn Health students, faculty, and staff.

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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Does Not Improve Survival in

(Just Now) WEBBackground According to current international guidelines, stage cT2N0M0 gastric adenocarcinoma warrants preoperative chemotherapy followed by surgery. However, upfront surgery is often preferred in clinical practice, depending on patient clinical status and local treatment preferences. Objective The aim of the present study was to …

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-024-15418-2

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ACUTE ONCOLOGY INITIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

(6 days ago) WEBThese guidelines are intended for use by all health care professionals who assess and/or manage acute oncology patients at presentation. The guidelines may also be useful as an adjunct to the UKONS Triage tool when providing care advice following telephone triage (Appendix 1, P.56/57). They are mostly single-page “see-and-treat” guides.

https://www.ukons.org/site/assets/files/1067/ukons_ao_initial_management_guidelines_final_version_2023.pdf

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How Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy works

(5 days ago) WEBUpdated: May 21, 2024 / 01:01 PM EDT. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, also known as HIPEC, is an advanced procedure that can help treat cancers in the

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/how-hyperthermic-intraperitoneal-chemotherapy-works/

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Pharmacy Specialist - Bone Marrow Transplant, 2024-213

(Just Now) WEBAt UConn Health, this class is accountable for the provision/coordination of pharmacy services for the bone marrow transplant area of patient care. chemotherapy dosing and regiments. Responsible for guidelines, medication use evaluations, monograph preparation, establishment, and enforcement of clinical protocols for the specialty area …

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