Newswise — The Stamford Hospital Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is the newest member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative (DF/BWCCC), and the first in Connecticut, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital announced today. Participation in the collaborative reflects the Bennett Cancer Center’s demonstrated commitment to excellence by meeting a wide array of standards and best practices.
As part of the membership process, the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center clinicians and other staff conducted an extensive review of Stamford’s outpatient medical oncology and radiation oncology practices and procedures, including patient safety protocols, nursing and pharmacy practices, chemotherapy administration, and information systems.
“We are proud to be the newest member joining the well-regarded and nationally recognized institutions behind the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative,” said Brian G. Grissler, President and CEO, Stamford Health. “As we prepare to open our new hospital in September, this relationship will expand our cancer expertise and solidify our vision to provide the best cancer care for our community today, while ensuring access to the latest in treatments and research for the future.” Stamford Hospital’s Bennett Cancer Center’s membership in the collaborative enhances staff access to educational opportunities and the ability to consult with medical specialists at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in Boston regarding complex cases. In addition, patients will have greater access to the latest cancer research and clinical trials. The practices and procedures of DF/BWCCC members are reviewed annually and new innovations and standards in patient cancer care will be shared and rapidly implemented at member hospitals.
“Dana-Farber exists to help relieve the burden of cancer for as many people as possible,” said Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD, president of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “We fulfill this mission by conducting research to help create better preventative and diagnostic capabilities and therapies, by caring for our patients, and most recently, by working with other institutions, such as the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital, to help them provide great care close to home,” he said. “We are excited about working more closely with such a strong and high quality partner as Stamford Hospital.”
“Brigham and Women’s Hospital is dedicated to transforming the future of health care,” said Betsy Nabel, MD, president of Brigham and Women’s Health Care. “Through our partnership with Dana-Farber, we are on the leading edge of cancer care, and we are delighted to extend our knowledge and resources to community providers like Stamford Hospital for the benefit of patients and families in the Fairfield County region.”
About Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer CollaborativeThe Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative was established by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital to help disseminate the latest and most effective, evidence-based best practices and standards to member hospitals and physician practices. Members undergo a rigorous review of their oncology operations, and agree to implement key recommendations to meet DF/BWCCC standards. Members also take advantage of ongoing consultations and access to support services, such as on-site specialty second opinion clinics, clinical trials, tumor board conferences and physician lectures.
About Stamford Health
Stamford Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system in lower Fairfield County. The system provides inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services through Stamford Hospital, a 305-bed acute care tertiary hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, a partnership of primary and specialty care physicians; Stamford Hospital Foundation; and a diverse and growing number of retail and ambulatory locations across the region. Stamford Health is affiliated with the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The Stamford Health Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center provides access to multidisciplinary teams of board-certified physicians, oncology nurses and radiation therapists who offer advanced surgical, medical and technological services in a warm, caring environment. In 2013, The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer awarded the Bennett Cancer Center the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program. Stamford Hospital received Magnet Designation for nursing excellence in 2016, and the Planetree Distinction Award for Leadership and Innovation in Patient-Centered Care in 2014. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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