How hard is it to implement the STAR Program?
To make the STAR Program quick and easy to implement, we have created a three step process: Phase 1—Training Phase 1 Training includes 10 STAR Program Self-Directed Training Modules that you implement with your staff, and 2 Expert-Directed Web-Based Training Modules. We recommend having someone at your site coordinate each of the modules. The 10 Self-Directed Training Modules can be done weekly by giving the clinical staff the reading materials in advance and then having a one-hour in-service led by the coordinator. The in-service training modules contain evidence-based oncology rehabilitation information and guidelines with review questions, discussion questions, case studies and suggested reading references. For the 2 Expert-Directed Web-Based Training Modules, you may invite any administrative or clinical staff who are participating in the STAR Program at your hospital or cancer center. We recommend that all of the clinical staff who are completing the Self-Directed Training Modules