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NCCP Key Achievements
2017
Developed nationally agreed standardised SACT nursing documentation. Click
here
for more information
Publication of NCCP Guidance on
Biosimilars in Cancer Treatment
,
riTUXimab Infusion rates
, the use of
TallMan lettering
Instituted
direct ordering of BRCA testing by medical oncologists
Extended the national chemotherapy regimens to include oral anti-cancer medicines
Publication of national clinical guideline on
lung cancer
Publication of NCCP Guidance on the retention and disposal of Systemic AntiCancer Therapy (SACT) prescriptions and compounding worksheets for more info click: NCCP Guidance on the retention and disposal of Systemic AntiCancer (SACT)
Publication of NCCP Capacity Planning for parenteral Systemic AntiCancer Therapy (SACT) for more info click:
NCCP Capacity Planning for parenteral Systemic AntiCancer (SACT)
Completion of Evidence into practice – a rapid review
. Systemic anticancer therapy of patients with metastatic melanoma.
Commencement of a train the trainer programme to enhance communication in cancer care in acute hospital in conjunction with the Irish Hospice Foundation. click
here
for publication
Implementation of an inter-hospital referral pathway for pancreatic cancer
Inter-hospital Pancreatic Cancer Referral
Publication of Information for men on sexual wellbeing after pelvic cancer treatment
Cancer Nursing Education Programme for nurses in an in-patient setting
- 3 day programme.
The
NCCP Evaluation of the National Cancer Education Programme
.
Commenced development of the NCCP Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Function
The NCCP Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Function partnered with HSE Alcohol Programme, co-ordinating a range of community partners to deliver EU Action on Alcohol National Awareness week to increase public knowledge of the link between alcohol and cancer
EU Action on Alcohol Week 20 - 24 Nov 17 Evaluation
The NCCP began the roll out of the NCCP HealthAtlas Portal, a web-based development that enables hospitals and the NCCP to have comprehensive oversight of all cancer key performance indicators (KPIs) in a timely manner. The portal facilitates secure communication between hospitals and the NCCP and is designed to record the current KPIs for 6 tumour sites – breast, lung, prostate, rectal, upper gastrointestinal and pancreatic tumours. It will assist hospitals in monitoring the quality of their cancer services and will benchmark progress against national data in real time.
2016
Procurement process of national Medical Oncology Clinical Information System (MOCIS)
NCCP Guidance on Dose Banding for Systemic AntiCancer Therapy (SACT)
Development of a GP Ovarian Cancer Referral Guideline and Referral Form
GP Ovarian Cancer Referral Guideline and Form
Development of a cancer education programme for nurses in non-specialist oncology roles
Cancer Education Programme for Nurses
2015
Publication of the NCCP's
7-year review
of the implementation of the 2006 Cancer Strategy
A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland
Approval from Government CIO of business case to proceed with national Medical Oncology Clinical Information System (MOCIS)
Publication of the
NCCP Guidance
on the Safe Use of Intrathecal Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Cancer and Guidance on the Safe Use of Neurotoxic Drugs (including Vinca Alkaloids) in the Treatment of Cancer
Publication of national clinical guideline on
gestational trophoblastic disease
The development of
national treatment protocols
for cancer drugs
Publication of the
National Competency Framework for Pharmacists
working in Cancer Care
Prevention of clinical lymphoedema booklet
Prevention of clinical lymphoedema
Development of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy algorithm
Smoking Cessation
Developed advice for Head & Neck Cancer Referral in Primary Care.
2014
Introduction of extracranial stereotactic radiotherapy service
Publication of
Oncology Medication Safety Review Report
Completion of evidence-based Breast and Prostate Cancer Guidelines
Developed a three day cancer education programme for non specialist oncology nurses in acute care. This course covers cancer prevention, referral and patient pathway, survivorship and post-acute care including palliative care.
Submission paper to the Department of Health which contributed to the introduction of the Public Health ( Sunbeds) Act 2014. Participated on the Department of Health's Sunbeds Communications Group to promote the dangers associated with sunbed use. click
Sunbeds Act 2014
for more information
2013
Commenced the development of national protocols for a range of cancer drugs
Extended the provision of brachytherapy from one to three centres nationally
Breast Check completed the 2
nd
round of national screening
Cervical Check completed the 2
nd
round of national screening
Introduction of intracranial stereotactic radiotherapy service
Evaluation of the Community Oncology Nursing Programme
Establishment of an annual nursing grant with the Health Research Board enabling nurses to carry out research in cancer care
2012
CervicalCheck introduced HPV testing for women treated at colposcopy
Commencement of BowelCheck, the national screening programme for colorectal cancer
Secured funding for newly approved haematology and medical oncology drugs, and funding to address the budgetary pressure associated with increased costs of oncology drugs already approved
Publication of "A Strategy and Educational Framework for Nurses Caring for People With Cancer in Ireland": National Cancer Control Programme in partnership with the HSE Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director
Publication of
A Strategy and Educational Framework for Nurses Caring for People With Cancer in Ireland
in partnership with the HSE Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director
2011-2012
Developed a national programme for oesophageal cancer in one national centre with three satellites
Opened new radiation oncology units at Beaumont Hospital and St. James’ Hospital Dublin
2011
CervicalCheck completed first round of cervical screening programme
BreastCheck completed first round of screening in South and West
Centralisation of all lung cancer surgery in four designated cancer centres
Developed a single national programme for the management of brain and other central nervous system tumours operating on two sites
2010
Established a national centre for pancreatic cancer operating on two sites
2010-ongoing
Developed electronic cancer referral for breast, prostate and lung cancer in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders. This is now being extended to include pigmented lesion referral as part of the national electronic referral project.
2009-ongoing
Developed and implemented a training programme for nurses who work in primary care. This course covers cancer prevention, referral and patient assessment, treatment and post-acute care
Provided information sessions to Primary Care (GP and practice nurse) for its screening and symptomatic services; provided free training programmes for smear-takers as part of its Cervical-check programme
2009-2013
Developed a Community Oncology Nurse Programme, a skills-based programme to integrate medical oncology care between acute hospital and community settings. This programme has been delivered in four out of the six hospital groups.
A Policy, Procedure and Resource book was developed to give guidance to nurses to meet the needs of these patients. click
here
for publication.
Collaboration with the HSE Tobacco Control Implementation Framework group, including e-learning in smoking cessation for GPs and allied health professionals and development of a national pharmacotherapy smoking cessation algorithm.
Developed educational materials for health professionals, including health & neck cancer referral, lymphoedema prevention, breast follow up and smoking cessation.
2009-2012
Developed national GP referral guidelines and standard referral forms for breast, lung, and prostate cancers, and pigmented lesions
2009-2010
Establishment of Rapid Access Clinics for patients strongly suspected of having prostate cancer or lung cancer in all eight designated cancer centres
2007-2009
Reorganisation of symptomatic breast cancer diagnostic and surgical services into the eight cancer centres (with a satellite from the Galway Cancer Centre at Letterkenny General Hospital)
2007
The NCCP is established
2006
Publication of the second national cancer strategy,
A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland
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