EXTENDING THE REACH OF THE RADIATION THERAPIST BEYOND THE TREATMENT FLOOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR Brian Liszews

1. EXTENDING THE REACH OF THE RADIATION THERAPIST BEYOND THE TREATMENT FLOOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR Brian Liszewski, M.R.T.(T.), BSc., Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre INTRODUCTION PORTFOLIO • In 2011 the Odette Cancer Centre created the role of the Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator • a member of the department of radiation therapy with expertise and leadership skills in quality assurance • responsible for establishing, maintaining and evaluating a comprehensive Radiation Medicine QA Program • QA Coordinator • leadership skills • skills in quality assurance • organization and time management skills • communication and interpersonal skills • documentation and reporting Incident Learning Research & Education Peer Review BENEFITS & CHALLENGES FUTURE DIRECTIONS

2. EXTENDING THE REACH OF THE RADIATION THERAPIST BEYOND THE TREATMENT FLOOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR Brian Liszewski, M.R.T.(T.), BSc., Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre INTRODUCTION PORTFOLIO • QA Coordinator • leadership skills • skills in quality assurance • organization and time management skills • communication and interpersonal skills • documentation and reporting Incident Learning Research & Education Peer Review BENEFITS & CHALLENGES FUTURE DIRECTIONS

3. EXTENDING THE REACH OF THE RADIATION THERAPIST BEYOND THE TREATMENT FLOOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR Brian Liszewski, M.R.T.(T.), BSc., Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre INTRODUCTION PORTFOLIO • QA Coordinator • leadership skills • skills in quality assurance • organization and time management skills • communication and interpersonal skills • documentation and reporting Incident Learning Research & Education Peer Review BENEFITS & CHALLENGES FUTURE DIRECTIONS

4. EXTENDING THE REACH OF THE RADIATION THERAPIST BEYOND THE TREATMENT FLOOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR Brian Liszewski, M.R.T.(T.), BSc., Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre INTRODUCTION PORTFOLIO Incident Learning • Lead in RCA investigation and follow up • Promote incident reporting and patient safety initiatives • Incident reporting; centre level, hospital level, provincial level Research & Education • Participation in and development of QA related initiatives and research • Standardization of policies and procedures for all disciplines • Education of lessons from incident learning Peer Review • Coordinate physician lead peer review • Monitor documentation and tracking of peer review sessions • Coordinate follow up on concerns and trending from rounds BENEFITS & CHALLENGES FUTURE DIRECTIONS

5. EXTENDING THE REACH OF THE RADIATION THERAPIST BEYOND THE TREATMENT FLOOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR Brian Liszewski, M.R.T.(T.), BSc., Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre INTRODUCTION PORTFOLIO Incident Learning Research & Education Peer Review BENEFITS & CHALLENGES FUTURE DIRECTIONS • increased standardization within the department • streamlined process resulting in increased quality of care • broad and all encompassing scope of the role and subsequent follow-through on actions • Extended Reach: • Locally, to other programs on both the ambulatory (i.e. chemotherapy) and in-patient side • Beyond the centre, the expansion includes the establishment of a Provincial Community of Practice in QA allowing individuals within the QA community the opportunity to share ideas, concerns and innovations