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 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 PORTFOLIO BENEFITS & CHALLENGESFUTURE DIRECTIONS Research & Education Incident Learning Peer Review QA Coordinator leadership skills skills in quality assurance organization and time management skills communication and interpersonal skills documentation and reporting

INTRODUCTIONPORTFOLIO BENEFITS & CHALLENGESFUTURE DIRECTIONS Research & Education Incident Learning Peer Review QA Coordinator leadership skills skills in quality assurance organization and time management skills communication and interpersonal skills documentation and reporting 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

INTRODUCTIONPORTFOLIO BENEFITS & CHALLENGESFUTURE DIRECTIONS Research & Education Incident Learning Peer Review QA Coordinator leadership skills skills in quality assurance organization and time management skills communication and interpersonal skills documentation and reporting 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

INTRODUCTIONPORTFOLIO -Lead in RCA investigation and follow up -Promote incident reporting and patient safety initiatives -Incident reporting; centre level, hospital level, provincial level Incident Learning -Participation in and development of QA related initiatives and research -Standardization of policies and procedures for all disciplines -Education of lessons from incident learning Research & Education -Coordinate physician lead peer review -Monitor documentation and tracking of peer review sessions -Coordinate follow up on concerns and trending from rounds Peer Review 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 BENEFITS & CHALLENGESFUTURE DIRECTIONS

INTRODUCTIONPORTFOLIO  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 BENEFITS & CHALLENGESFUTURE DIRECTIONS Incident Learning Research & Education Peer Review 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 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