Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Carole Kathleen Dalby, Jodi Thiele, Jeanna Hamilton Walsh, Frances Fuller, Michael Constantine, Reanne Burke, Meredith Faggen, Heather Gilchrist, Andrew David Norden, Judith Kostka, Joseph O. Jacobson
Background: In March 2013, The American Society of Clinical Oncologists and the Oncology Nursing Society published standards for the safe administration of oral chemotherapy. Gap analysis at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Satellites revealed opportunities in planning, education, and monitoring of patients prescribed oral chemotherapy. As a quality improvement initiative, the DFCI Satellites designed and implemented a multidisciplinary approach to oral chemotherapy administration. Methods: The Model for Improvement was employed. A process map highlighted gaps in oral chemotherapy. Several improvement opportunities were identified. 1) Pharmacists developed oral chemotherapy treatment algorithms in the EMR. 2) Providers adapted the parenteral chemotherapy treatment plan (CTP) for use with oral chemotherapy. 3) A nursing education program was created, and implemented following completion of the CTP and consent. 4) Continuous monitoring for toxicity and adherence was initiated by providers via clinic visits and telephone screening. Results: Monthly compliance reports measured CTP completion, consent, initial education, and monitoring for adherence. Aggregated rates indicate practice variability. Some sites perform well, while others continue to show room for improvement. Conclusions: Developing a process for oral chemotherapy is challenging. Systems are not set up for oral drug safety. Although we had success with introduction of the intervention, results have not yet demonstrated sufficient reliability. System limitations and human factor challenges have impeded progress. Given the risk potential of oral chemotherapy, adopting a robust process to deliver oral chemotherapy is essential for safe patient care. Oral chemotherapy administration is a work in progress that must be refined to achieve high reliability.
Satellite aggregate | Oral chemotherapy prescription | Consent | CTP | Education | Adherence |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun-13 | 10 | 67% | 56% | 44% | 61% |
Jul-13 | 17 | 64% | 93% | 89% | 87% |
Aug-13 | 12 | 73% | 80% | 80% | 87% |
Sep-13 | 18 | 81% | 78% | 88% | 85% |
Oct-13 | 17 | 84% | 90% | 68% | 95% |
Nov-13 | 8 | 63% | 73% | 100% | 100% |
Dec-13 | 9 | 75% | 67% | 83% | 58% |
Jan-14 | 17 | 60% | 61% | 70% | 83% |
Feb-14 | 9 | 69% | 81% | 75% | 67% |
Mar-14 | 15 | 70% | 59% | 83% | 75% |
Apr-14 | 11 | 78% | 78% | 83% | 72% |
May-14 | 9 | 83% | 89% | 67% | 61% |
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