Current Projects

The Midland Cancer Network Strategic Plan outlines the focus for the next five years.  The Annual Work Plan outlines the strategic priorities to be implemented and aligns with the National Cancer Control Programme priorities.

2012 - 2013 Current Projects

• Midland Radiation Oncology Demand and Capacity Model
• Report

2011 - 2012 Current Projects

• National Lung Cancer Working Group
• Lung Cancer
• Cough, Cough, Cough Initiative
• Bowel Cancer
• Midland Endoscopy Reporting System
• Cancer Treatment Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDMs)
• Midland Chemotherapy Nursing Certification Framework
• Midland Radiation Oncology Service Plan
• Midland Medical Oncology Service Plan
• Tairawhiti and Waikato DHBs Adult Cancer Service Feasibility Review
• Midland Palliative Care Service Plans
• Midland Inequalities Initiatives
• Medical Oncology and Haematology Indicators

Midland Cancer Network achievements and progress is detailed in annual reports.

Key achievements include:

2011-2012

• Midland Cancer Network moved to HealthShare Ltd - shared agency service

2010-2011

• National Lung Cancer Working Group established with Midland Cancer Network appointed the lead network to host
• Midland Prostate Cancer Health Research Council Study approved
• the Cancer Control New Zealand Regional Cancer Network Evaluation report (2010) identified the network is making good progress towards intermediate outcomes and value
• Midland Cancer Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography (PET-CT) initiative with a new preferred provider effective 1 June 2011, PET-CT variance committee established with supporting database and standardised processes
• development of the Regional Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Services Plan 2010-2014
• regional supportive care services directory went live on the Midland Cancer Network website

2009-2010

• development of the Midland Cancer Network Strategic Plan 2009-2014
• start the Ministry of Health Cancer Service Development Fund Initiatives:
• Midland Cancer Network lung and bowel cancer electives services review
• Early detection of lung cancer - cough, cough, cough campaign
• Somerset Cancer Registry feasibility project
• Service improvement initiative supported through Lean Training for cancer staff
• establishement of the Midland Cancer Network Cancer, Lung Cancer, Supportive Care work groups, the Midland Cancer Network Consumer and Carer Reference Group and the Lakes Cancer and Palliative Care Forum

2008-2009

• development of the Midland Cancer Network Strategic Plan 2009-2014
• Midland pscho-social assessment tool project report
• LEAN thinking colonoscopy training team
• Midland Cancer Network consumer and carer participation framework and plan
• Maori, Pacific, refugee and new migrants' governance structure and participation framework
• regional rollout of the care of the dying Liverpool Care Pathway

2007-2008

• establishment of the Midland adolescent/young adult cancer service
• early stage breast cancer service and patient mapping
• development of a Midland care co-ordination framework
• formal establishment of the New Zealand regional cancer networks - 1 January 2007

2006-2007

• establishment of a resident medical oncology/haematology service in Tauranga
• development of Midland DHB cancer control action plans