TSJCI Annual Report 2021

Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute Annual Report 2021 9 1.2.2 Key Priorities for 2022 • To expand the Cancer Genetics team, increase capacity and reduce the routine wait time for patients. • Initiatives to reduce the waiting list with National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) support. • Strategic development of the National Service Model for Adult Cancer Genetics • Implementation of Progeny software to improve quality and safety, advance digital workflow, improve data capture and service analysis insights • Continue to develop the remote service model, facilitating virtual appointments via phone or secure video link • Continue to develop and improve LEAN digital workflow, EPR referral and triage processes and patient record documentation • Commence a public tender for cancer genetic testing vendors to facilitate a remote service model with acceptable turn-around-time for results • To replace the G2 system with Tpro digital dictation system and improve patient and referral source communication • To recruit a Genomic Associate, a new role in line with international cancer genetics team structures, to develop the family history risk assessment triage pathway and help reduce the waiting list • To resume the annual MSc Genetic and Genomic Counselling student placement from Cardiff University (postponed by the university due to COVID restrictions) • To develop internal and external research collaborations • To work with the Department of Health and HSE to formally recognise the Genetic Counselling profession as its own HSE Grade and consolidated incremental pay scales