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Radiation oncology: percentage of patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx who wait longer than 6 weeks from their definitive surgery to commencing their radiotherapy, during the 6 month time period

Characteristics
ACCESSIBLE
Component
Timely
Measure Concept
Timely access for specialist care [SYSTEM-LEVEL ONLY]
Descriptions
This measure is used to assess the percentage of patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx who wait longer than 6 weeks from their definitive surgery to commencing their radiotherapy, during the 6 month time period. Numerator: Total number of patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx who wait longer than 6 weeks from their definitive surgery to commencing their radiotherapy, during the 6 month time period Denominator: Total number of patients receiving post-operative radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx, during the 6 month time period
Measure or Standard
Measure
Populations
Not specified or not applicable
Level of Measure
Data Source
Patient Records/EDR/EMR
Measure Identification
NQF Environmental Scan (2012)
Developer/Steward
Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
Stage of Development/Use
NQF Scan (2012): In use at time of scan
Measure Endorsement