If a facility is not CoC approved, who should be assigned the responsibility to develop the cancer conference plan?

• A. Cancer Committee
• B. The Medical Director
• C. The registrar
• D. The individuals

Answer: (D)

Ownership and practical accountability for the cancer conference plan rests with the individuals who will implement it. When a facility isn’t CoC approved, there isn’t an external mandate prescribing who should draft the plan, so the people directly involved in running the conference—the clinicians, coordinators, and other team members—need to take on the task. This ensures the plan is realistic, fits the local workflow, and clearly defines who does what, when, and how attendance, case selection, documentation, and quality improvement will be handled.

A cancer committee can guide and oversee but isn’t the same as drafting the operational plan. The medical director provides leadership and direction, but the day-to-day development and ownership of the plan belong to those who will execute it. The registrar handles scheduling and data systems, not the clinical process design. Keeping the responsibility with the individuals ensures practical, actionable planning tailored to the facility’s capabilities and resources.