The goal of the QI project was to implement a regional Rectal Diagnostic Assessment Program to provide optimal rectal cancer care to patients across the Mississauga Halton and Central West LHINs.
In addition, the team wanted to gain experience completing a number of quality improvement initiatives related to one overarching goal. Key lessons learned included the importance of data collection and review, development of important skills related to change management and leadership and the importance of stakeholder engagement throughout a project.