Regional Oncology Nursing Council of Southeastern Ontario (RONC-SEO)

Nurses Committed to Improving Regional Cancer Care

		Opportunities existed to improve the quality of Cancer Care Regional inconsistencies existed in adopting new approaches to quality care
		Coordination of care was fragmented Lack of Nursing Leadership No vehicle to disseminate nursing innovation/guidelines Lack of regional educational opportunities for all nurses
		Optimize the Quality of Care Across the Region Develop a new culture of evidence-based, individualized and holistic patient care Support the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP) consistent with Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
		Provide nursing leadership in oncology practice, education and research throughout the region Participate in development and implmentation of Evidence Based Practice Guidelines (EBPG) consistent with CCO Generate new knowledge in oncology nursing through collaboration and participation in research Develop oncology nursing expertise throughout the region Utilize regional quality indicators to assess the impact on patient outcomes

• Details now available for RONC Conference – March 3 & 4/08. Register now. Capacity is limited.
• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
• External References added to Cancer Treatment - Radiotherapy
• Conference Report, The Inaugural Regional Oncology Nurses Conference
• Final Report, Registered Nurses 2005 Oncology Learning Needs Survey: Across the Continuum of Cancer Care
• NEW INFORMATION - The next Biennial Regional Oncology Nursing Council Conference dates have been set for March 3 and 4, 2008.

The next Biennial Regional Oncology Nursing Council Conference dates have been set for March 3 and 4, 2008. The conference will be held at the Four Points By Sheraton Hotel in Kingston. This year’s conference theme is cancers seen primarily in the male population. As planning proceeds and more information is available, it will be posted on this website. Co-chairs for the conference are Janet Giroux (girouxj@kgh.kari.net) and Pam Jessop (pjessop@kgh.kari.net). They welcome all suggestions and questions. As well, if you would like to volunteer at the conference, please contact Janet or Pam.

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