South County Health
The Challenge
While South County Health had invested in advanced technology, they recognized the need for a higher level of expertise than what a single physicist or dosimetrist could provide. They required a team with a broader range of skills and experience.
Before the partnership with Varian’s AOS, there was a significant burden on individual staff members in terms of ensuring patient safety. The new collaboration provided a team-based approach, alleviating this pressure.
“Varian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the clinic that was missing before,” said Brianna Venagro, team lead for the South County radiation oncology department. “Rather than one person’s point of view, we gained a team of talented professionals with everyone executing to the same vision.”
The Solution
Varian provided a comprehensive team of physicists and dosimetrists to enhance the quality of care. This collaborative effort allowed South County Health to leverage Varian's extensive expertise and resources, ensuring patient safety and improving the efficiency of treatment planning. As a result, South County Health saw significant benefits, including faster turnaround times for dosimetry, improved quality of treatment plans, and a doubling of patient referrals. The partnership with Varian's AOS ultimately enabled South County Health to offer state-of-the-art, patient-centered radiation oncology care more effectively to their community.
Elevating Care, Empowering Communities
“Now, research aside, even academic centers aren’t able to bring more assets to bear for the patient than our smaller community hospital.”
-Daniel Fass, MD, South County radiation oncologist