Introduction: With predicted increases in cancer diagnosis and increasing survival rates, workforce shortages are expected[i]. Regional cancer services in Wide Bay(WB) have commenced radiation therapy and AH expect an associated activity increase. The AH team utilised the Calderdale Framework(CF) to review tasks undertaken and develop a model of care using a shared competency and delegation practice(SCDP).
Aims: To apply the CF to the WB cancer care team.
Methods: Application of the CF[ii], a workforce development tool that engages frontline staff at all levels to ensure safe and effective patient centred care. It provides a clear and systematic method for reviewing skill mix, developing new roles, identifying new ways of working and facilitating service redesign by:
Results: The team identified 217 tasks undertaken by the team. 71 tasks were taken through task analysis due to being undertaken by more than one profession and/or occurring with a high frequency(daily). Of these, 52 were identified as having potential for delegation to an AH assistant/support workers, 28 for skill sharing with another AH professional and 8 to remain uni-professional.
Conclusions: This presentation discusses the use of a SCDP service delivery model to assist in meeting the increasing cancer care demand for AH in WB.
[i] Health Workforce Australia [2013]: National Cancer Workforce Strategic Framework.
[ii] Effective Workforce Solutions. http://www.calderdaleframework.com/about-us/
[iii] Available at http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/content/modcareresources6.htm Accessed 17th July 2015.