Mission Statement:
Memorial Healthcare System’s mission is to heal the body, mind, and spirit of all those we touch. Our vision is that The Memorial Cancer Institute (MCI) is the preeminent cancer center in South Florida and have national and international recognition in an effort to treat and prevent cancer.
Locations:
Memorial Cancer Institute provides cancer care from 4 ambulatory care sites at 3 hospitals, Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines, Florida and the Memorial Aventura Group in Aventura, Florida.
Practice Details:
Our practice has over 30 physicians including (but not limited to) medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons and a board-certified palliative care and pain management physicians. MCI has over 300 employees.
Qualifications/Credentials
QOPI
Accreditation by the American College of Radiology
Accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
Accreditation by the Joint Commission
Accreditation of the Memorial breast cancer program by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
Accreditation of Women’s Imaging Centers for Breast MRI by American College of Radiology
FACT Accreditation for the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Pharmacy Services Staff
We have 7 pharmacists that cover the 4 infusion centers providing first and second verification of parenteral chemotherapy. There are a total of 5 certified pharmacy technicians who prepare chemotherapy and 3 technicians that work as Pharmacy Reimbursement Specialists in the clinics to aid in Co-pay and Patient Assistance. We have recently added a BMT pharmacist who provides services for 5 hematologists. We have 2 pharmacists designated to run our Oral Chemotherapy Counseling clinic that are responsible for educating and monitoring all patients on oral oncolytics. These pharmacists work closely with our Specialty Pharmacy to ensure timely turn-around times and a seamless process for our patients.
Dispensing Type
Specialty and Retail Pharmacy
Services Provided
Memorial Cancer Institute offers complete cancer care in which patients can see their Medical/Surgical/Radiation Oncologist, receive their chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy within steps from each other. Memorial Healthcare System and Moffitt have partnered to bring bone marrow transplant services to South Florida. Additionally, we offer Integrative Medicine that provides services from social workers, nutritionists, psychotherapists and an image recovery center. The Memorial Specialty Pharmacy works with a team of reimbursement specialists and Oncology Clinical Specialists to dispense oral oncolytics, seek copay assistance, and provide medication education and continuous monitoring to all patients.
Why did you join NCODA?
NCODA has a patient advocacy focused mission which aligns with our goals and mission. Additionally, NCODA provides the opportunity to understand how health systems and different dispensary settings can collaborate and partner to advance the patient experience with oral specialty treatments.
How did you become a member?
By connecting with the NCODA leadership team
How did you hear about us?
Networking
How can NCODA help you?
Having access to Quality Standards as well as Oral Chemotherapy Education sheets for patients will greatly improve the care and the information that we provide.
How would you like to be more involved with NCODA?
Continuing to assist in reviewing and updating oral chemotherapy education sheets as well as anything needed to uphold and maintain the NCODA Quality Standards.
What are some challenges you face now or will face in the future?
Access to oral chemotherapy agents continues to be challenging at times. Additionally there has been a steady increase in the number of oral oncolytics that are approved and although administration of treatment at home is convenient for patients, the complexities and toxicities of the agents continues. Continuous monitoring and follow-up with patients is key in obtaining optimal results with little adverse effects.