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  • Full network roll-out of CPORT (chemotherapy planning online resource tool)


    Aim:
    Enable all chemotherapy units across the network to use CPORT to aid with chemotherapy planning. CPORT is a web-based simulator which enables cancer professionals and healthcare managers the ability to model cancer service and service improvements in a risk-free, online environment in a matter of minutes and hours (www.cport.co.uk).

    Objectives:

    • Phase 1 – to roll out CPORT in all 6 chemotherapy units across the network by completing data collection and entry exercises.
    • Phase 2 – to train unit and trust staff on the system and to explore, test and implement ideas for improvement.

    Progress update:

    • CPORT has been installed in five out of six acute chemotherapy units across the network and the one community chemotherapy unit.
    • The national facilitator is working with the remaining unit to finalise introduction.
    • Majority of management staff now trained.
    • Unit staff are now empowered to use the system.

    For more information on these workstreams please contact Sarah Morries-Bates:
    Mobile: 07969 006193
    Email: sarah.morries-bates@westmidlands.nhs.uk


    BookWise upgrade in oncology and haematology units


    Aim:
    To update current BookWise oncology scheduling systems to the new version in all chemotherapy day units across the network.

    Objectives:

    • To update current patient scheduling systems in all chemotherapy day units across the network.
    • To train day unit staff in the use of the new version of the system.
    • To ensure that staff at varying levels of the organisation are aware of all reports that BookWise can produce activity and waiting times plus others.
    • To ensure all staff can produce and access reports.
    • To assist with the standardisation of practice where multiple units exist within one trust.

    Progress update:

    • All acute and community chemotherapy units now using BookWise version3.
    • New reports are gradually being installed on all systems.
    • New excel download for the systemic anti cancer therapy dataset is being created and will be released prior to the April 2012.

    For more information on these workstreams please contact Sarah Morries-Bates:
    Mobile: 07969 006193
    Email: sarah.morries-bates@westmidlands.nhs.uk