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Cancer in Scotland: Action for Change
National Implementation/Investment Plan 2002-03

CANCER IN SCOTLAND: ACTION FOR CHANGE

"….Patients must have clinically effective treatment, delivered safely and with minimum disruption to their lives……. Regional Cancer Advisory Groups will require to march the need for effective and safe treatment with patient expectations of receiving that treatment as close to home as possible with minimal delay and disruption to their everyday lives."

Chapter 5 - Improving Cancer Treatment and Care

CANCER IN SCOTLAND:ACTION FOR CHANGE
IMPLEMENTATION/INVESTMENT PLAN 2002-03
BUILDING CAPACITY: IMPROVING CANCER TREATMENT AND CARE

Plan

Tumour
Type

Capital
'000

Revenue
'000

Measurable Benefit/
Expected outcome

Target
dates

Responsible
Lead

North of Scotland

Grampian

Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Admin Support, Implementation Manager, Data Manager, Medical and Admin Supplies

Gynaecology

72

Development of MCN, redesign of service, meet relevant CSBS standards. Equity of access, establishment of combined database.

From Oct 02

Dr D Parkin

Grampian

Nurse Development Post

Colorectal

14

Contribute to MCN, identify and implement actions to address unmet CSBS standards, development of nurse led services.

Oct 02 - Sept 03

Kate Copp

Grampian

Nurse Staffing

Uro-Oncology

15

To provide clinical, educational and consultative support for patients, carers and professionals. Improved communication with patients with regard to treatment.

From Oct 02

Ms A Hancock

Grampian

Medical/ Clinical Oncologist

Various

25

To reduce waiting times to meet CSBS standards

From Dec 02

Highland

Integrated Breast Unit

Breast

281

Reduce waiting times, development of MCNs, meet CSBS standards

As soon as possible

Mr Patrick V Walsh and Dr Alison Graham

Highland

1 G grade Oncology Nurse - West Directorate

All

25

Equity of access and reduced waiting times for chemotherapy treatments. Redesign of day case chemotherapy services in Raigmore. Brings facilities up to the required standards. Development of network and modernisation of practices eg electronic prescribi

Oct 02

Dr David Whillis and Mr J Cromarty

Highland

Chemotherapy Nursing Team - 1 G grade, 2.5 E grade

All

81

as above

Oct 02

Dr David Whillis and Mr J Cromarty

Highland

Chemotherapy Nurse 0.20 wte F Grade : Caithness

All

4

as above

Oct 02

Dr David Whillis and Mr J Cromarty

Highland

Oncology Pharmacist, Grade C

All

24

as above

Oct 02

Dr David Whillis and Mr J Cromarty

Highland

A&C3 for Oncology Day Case service

All

12

as above

Oct 02

Dr David Whillis and Mr J Cromarty

Highland

Pharmacy (Cytotoxic Reconstitution) - SATO 1 wte and MTO2 0.5 wte

All

18

Reduces waiting times, reduces clinical risk, increase capacity to support clinical trials in line with nation policy.

Oct 02

Mr J Cromarty

Highland

Grade H Colorectal Nurse

Colorectal

18

Redesign of service , development of MCN, meet CSBS standards. Development of a patient support group. -

Oct 02

Mr James Docharty

Highland

Senior 1 Physiotherapist for Oncology/Haematology 1 wte

All

23

Enhance quality and level of patient care, facilitate earlier discharge, improve multidisciplinary team working

Oct 02

Dougal Sim

Highland

Urology Nurse & Gynaecology Nurse Specialist

Urology and Gynae

27

Enables holistic care from the process of diagnosis, treatment, post operative care and follow-up. Training of Hospital and Community Nursing staff.

Oct 02

Mr S Bramwell and Mr N Hobson

Highland

1 radiographer aide

1 basic grade radiographer

2 senior radiographers

All

52

- Meet national recommendations - Reduce waiting lists

Oct 02

Dr David Whillis

Highland

Psychologist B Grade (1.0wte), secretarial (0.5wte)

All

58

Meet CSBS standards. Training and support to staff

Oct 02

Dr Ken Proctor

Highland

Audit 0.5WTE (ENT, Gynae and Urological)

Various

7

Extend audit to cover ENT, urological and other gynaecological malignancies.

Oct 02

Dr David Whillis

Highland

Audit 0.5WTE (GI)**

GI

10

Extend audit to cover GI

NHS Highland

Shetland

Extension of Nursing hours, ongoing Nurse training costs

All

6

Facilitating equity of access to pain management. Compliance with SIGN guidelines.

Immediate.

Dr Patrick O'Connor

Shetland

Oncology Support Nurse, initial training costs

All

20

Increased support to meet local needs. Continuity of care assured.

Specialist training undertaken. Appointment of an additional nurse

Alison Mustard

Tayside

Psychological /Psychiatric Support to Cancer patients

Various

27

Improve detection of co-morbid psychiatric disorders; develop protocols for rapid assessment and treatment; promote clinical research and audit in psychosocial aspects of cancer treatment

Initiate Service August 2002; Develop protocols January 2003

Dr A M Stewart

Tayside

PAMS support to Oncology patients

Various

26

To improve patient function and quality of life

Kath Fairgrieve

Tayside

Tayside Lung Cancer SSG Group

Lung

19

Improve communication between primary/secondary care, increase efficiency of multi-disciplinary working

As soon as possible

Dr Peter Brown

Tayside

LINAC - additional physicist support.

Various

35

Maximise utilisation of capital equipment, eliminate bottlenecks, provide oncall rota

As soon as possible

Alan Orr

Tayside

Development of Medical Thoracoscopy

Various

32

Improved patient morbidity and reduction in number of inpatient days

Dr John Winter

Tayside

Paediatric Oncology - 0.5 wte Pharmacy Technician 0.5 wte Pharmacist Grade C

Various but mostly Leukaemia

25

Delivery of safe and effective pharmaceutical care. Implement system for discharge prescriptions and new chemocare prescribing system

Implement new systems within 6-9 months

Jo Richards

Tayside

Paediatric Oncology - Dietetic Service

Various but mostly Leukaemia

5

Will enhance present service and enable expert advice to be given to outpatient department and community

Individual nutrition plan within 3-6 months

Dr Rosalie Wilkie

W Isles

Increase sessions from visiting oncologist

All

8

Improved access for patients and reduced requirement for travel

By September 02

Dr I Clark

W Isles

Outpatient clinic for Haematology

Leukaemia

7

Improved access for patients and reduced requirement for travel

In place by September 03

Dr I Clark

W Isles

Colorectal nurse

Colorectal

20

Contributes to service redesign and provides hospital and domicilliary support to patients

By October 02

Mr A Sim

W Isles

Focus groups on the patient's journey

All

12

Contributes to staff education and redesign towards patient centred service

Completed by March 03

Ms Norma Neill

W Isles

Patient held records

All

6

In line with CSBS standards. Improves patient involvement

2002/03

Dr G Gray

W Isles

Clinical Psychology Sessions

All

7

Provides support for patients in line with CSBS Standards

By October 02

Dr I Clark, Medical Director

W Isles

Staff training for lymphoedema

Breast

6

Enables provision of service which is currently not available locally

By November 02

Ms Jane Adams

South East Scotland

Borders

Pharmacy service for chemotherapy

All

2

20

Equity of access to chemotherapy and improved quality and safety of chemotherapy services

Recruit by September 2002

Standards in place December 2002

Vince Summers

Fife

Haematology oncology unit - additional nursing resources and dedicated medical input

Colorectal

Lung

127

Equity of access, patients treated nearer to home; improved quality of chemotherapy and of care through development of clinical nurse specialist.

Recruit by Summer 2002, Opening of combined inpatient daycase area winter 2002

Clive Preston

Fife

Clinical psychologist

All

2

41

Equity of access to psychology services; help patients cope with the cancer treatment

Recruit by Spring 2002

Clive Preston

Fife

Colonoscope and technical staff

Various

35

28

Early diagnosis and improved patient outcomes - patients will be seen within 2 weeks of referral for diagnostic tests relating to oesophogeal, lung and haematological cancers.

By Summer 2002

Clive Preston

Dumfries & Galloway

Lung cancer nurse specialist

Lung

24

Improve quality of patient care through co-ordination of diagnositc tests (one stop clinic), treatment and continuity of care. Improved communication with patients on tests and treatments.

By July 2002

Paul Rafferty

Lothian

Consultant gastroenterologist, dietetic and palliative care input and IT support.

Upper GI

3

104

Early diagnosis; quicker and better staging; improved access and fewer delays for endoscopic palliation and reduced number of inappropriate surgical interventions; development of protocols / GP referral guidelines.

Recruit by December 2002, Review progress by January 2003

Ian Penman

South East Region

Consultant gastroenterologist, dietetic and palliative care input and IT support.

Upper GI

2

52

Early diagnosis; quicker and better staging; improved access and fewer delays for endoscopic palliation and reduced number of inappropriate surgical interventions; development of protocols / GP referral guidelines.

Recruit by December 2002, Review progress by January 2003

Ian Penman

South East Region

Molecular diagnostic and monitoring service for haematological malignancies - 2 lab staff, equipment and consumables

Haematology

3

67

Accurate diagnosis. Effective disease monitoring. Improvements to treatment at presentation and relapse. Reduce reporting time.

Recruit by September 2002, provision of service September 2002

Peter Johnson

South East Region

Ultrasound system, flow machine, urodynamics kit etc, sessional staff support

Prostate

210

Reduce waiting times through one stop clinic

Recruit Summer 2002, Train staff Autumn 2002

J Brush

West of Scotland

Ayrshire & Arran

Nurse Specialist

Gynaecology

33

Summer 2002

Ayrshire & Arran

Redesign of Breast Cancer Services (Theatre time, OP Clinics, Radiology and Pathology)

Breast

237

Redesign of services; meet CSBS Standards.

Summer 2002

Ms J Hendry

Ayrshire & Arran

Nurse Specialist

Head & Neck

Urology

66

Service redesign; extended nursing role; improved quality; reduce waiting times.

Summer 2002

Ms R McDonald

Ayrshire & Arran

Staff Grade Dermatologist + support

Skin

80

Reduce waiting times for diagnosis; improved follow up; facilitate MCN development

Summer 2002

Ms Hendry

Forth Valley

Pharmacy staffing

All

20

Improved quality of care/safety

Mar 2003

FVAHT

Forth Valley

Oncologist sessions

All

45

Access to specialist treatment

Mar 2003

NGT/FVAHT

Glasgow

2 Clinical Nurse Specialists

All

60

Improved quality of care.

Summer 2002

Isobel Neil

Glasgow

2 Clinical Nurse Specialists

Head & Neck

64

Improved quality of care through development of MCN

Summer 2002

J Grant

Glasgow

Multidisciplinary Team - redesign and admin

Head & Neck

20

Improved access to toservices through development of MCN

Summer 2002

J Miller

Glasgow

Nurse Specialist and specialist patient information

Breast

56

Increase capacity of nurse led breast clinic to ~ 500 patients per annum.

Recruit summer 2002

Donna Buchan

Glasgow

Nurse Specialist

Urology

32

Improve patient journey through nurse led service; reduce waiting times.

Recruit summer 2002

Jane Grant

Glasgow

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

39

Meet CSBS Standards; improve support in the acute setting for ~ 250 people per year.

Recruit summer 2002

Maureen Henderson

Glasgow

2 Clinical Nurse Specialists

Lung

87

Meet CSBS Standard; improved palliative care support.

Recruit summer 2002

TBC

Glasgow

2 Nurses

Children

60

Improve quality of care

Recruit summer 2002

Dr B Gibson

Glasgow

Colorectal Nurse

Colorectal

40

Improve quality of care: meet CSBS standards

Recruit summer 2002

J Grant

Lanarkshire

Nurse Led Cancer Services(return clinics, chemotherapy services)

All

25

160

Support BOC; enhance local provision; meet CSBS standards; service redesign.

Start development summer 2002

Paul Wilson, Director of Nursing

WoSCAN

Two additional Medical Oncologists + Support

BOC Plans

200

Increased numbers of patients having specialist advice across the Region. Meet CSBS standards.

May-summer 2002

Isobel Neil

WoSCAN

Consultant Paediatric Oncologist + Support

Paeds

100

Equity of access and improve quality through support for single handed service

Summer 2002

Morgan Jamieson and Dr B Gibson

WoSCAN

Psychologist sessions

Paeds

14

Improved support for children with life threatening illness and bereavement support.

Summer 2002

Morgan Jamieson

WoSCAN

Consultant Oncology Surgeon

Gynaecology

100

Support service redesign; meet CSBS standards.

Recruit summer 2002

Ms Jane Grantand Dr Joe Davis

WoSCAN

3 Specialist Nurses

Upper GI

95

Increased specialist nurse support for patients. Links with Primary Care.

Recruit summer 2002

Ms J Grant

WoSCAN

0.6 consultant and 1.5 Theatre sessions

Bone

140

regional bone sacrcoma service; no of patients benefiting ~ 220

Expand service summer 2002

Dr Jennifer Armstrong

WoSCAN

Regional Heamato-oncology Service

Haematology

35

JACIE Accreditation for transplants; access to Databases.

As soon as funds released

Isobel Neil and M MacLeod

WoSCAN

2 Consultant Nurse Oncologists

All

80

Extend Hickman Lines across West of Scotland.

Summer 2002

Isobel Neil

Sub-Totals

281

3,353

IMPROVING CANCER TREATMENT TOTAL

3,634

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