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Review of Ambulatory/Outpatient Chemotherapy and Haematology Services in New South Wales
The Cancer Institute NSW recently completed a review of ambulatory/outpatient chemotherapy and haematology services in New South Wales. The review is one of a series under the NSW Cancer Plan 2004-2006, and aims to provide information to assist in health services planning.
This survey was conducted because ambulatory care activity had not been consistently or completely captured and reported by existing hospital systems. The findings of the review mean that for the first time it is possible to aggregate data on NSW chemotherapy units. The identification of current service delivery in ambulatory care units may assist in the development of strategies for improving cancer services.
The review provides information on the physical location, human resources, physical infrastructure, business management systems, access to pathology services, access to imaging services, and supply of chemotherapy for chemotherapy units across NSW. The survey also quantifies patient and business activity at each of the treatment centres.
A summary of the review can be found here
[PDF | 128kb]. Any queries regarding the review can be directed to information @ cancerinstitute.org.au.
