Enhancing Lung Cancer Treatment Pathways at Wythenshawe Hospital: A Comprehensive Overview
Visiting Wythenshawe Hospital in November 2018 provided valuable insights into their advanced lung cancer treatment facilities, including a dedicated RAPID program, a large multidisciplinary team, and cutting-edge resources such as EBUS suites. The hospital's emphasis on efficient access to pulmonary investigations and a team-based approach can serve as a model for other healthcare settings, emphasizing the importance of fostering collaboration and strategic thinking for optimal patient care.
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Feedback from visit to Wythenshawe Hospital Dr Vidan Masani Lung SSG November 2018
Wythenshawe Hospital Tertiary Centre Surgery EBUS LAT (?) On site thoracic surgery Large team already in place
RAPID program R apid A ccess to P ulmonary I nvestigation D ays
Background Health Foundation grant New lung cancer building RAPID hub Radiologist office with a reporting station Clinic rooms Recovery ward Bronch/EBUS suites
Big team! 7 WTE nurses 5.5 WTE band 3 HCAs 12 WTE administrative staff 3/4 lung cancer consultants 1 lung cancer radiologist Also includes thoracic surgical team
Key components Team ethos Coding Finance Part Radiology led Part Nurse led
What could we do? Extract the best parts which are applicable to our own local pathway Foster team approach Savvy with costings NOLCP = 49 days Don t think no, think how
