Improving Cancer Screening Rates
in Delaware
Screening is the Key
Early Detection = Early Treatment = Better Outcomes
Quality Insights is spearheading an exciting cancer screening quality improvement effort that may be of interest to your practice. We have been working with 40+ physician practices in Delaware to date and now have the capacity to enroll a limited number of new practices to join Quality Insights in this important initiative to improve the early detection and prevention of cancer.
We are currently focused on increasing screenings for the following cancer types:
• Breast Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Lung Cancer
Quality Insights is also leading a Cancer Survivorship initiative to help medical providers improve survivorship care and the quality of life for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Benefits of Participation
- On-site or Virtual Support
- Identification of patients due or over-due for cancer screenings
- On-going Technical Assistance
- Postcard Reminder Campaigns
- E-newsletters
- EHR Assistance
- Evidence-based Workflow Modification Assistance
- Proven Results
Participation Requirements
- Designate an individual to act as the primary contact with Quality Insights
- Address cancer screenings with your patient population
- Submit quality measure reports for breast cancer screening (NQF2372), cervical cancer screening (NQF0032), and colorectal cancer screening (NQF0034) quarterly and annually
- Participate in a workflow analysis regarding current cancer screening processes with the practice
- Implement a minimum of two evidence-based cancer screening interventions in the next five years
- Share provided education materials with your staff and, as appropriate, patients
Project Resources
- Cancer Screening Project Flyer
- Strong and Sufficient Evidence-Based Interventions for Increasing Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancer Screening (Infographic)
- DE Public Health Series e-Learns - Courses include Colorectal Cancer Screening, Screening for Life, Motivational Interviewing, Medication Therapy Management, and more!
- Health Equity Infographic
- Patient Portal Advantages
- Cancer Screening Reminder Postcards
- Screening for Life - patient flyer
Contact Us
Quality Insights encourages your practice to join us in these important initiatives. If you are interested in participating in any of these cancer screening projects, or would simply like more information, please email Sarah Toborowski or call 1.302.290.9049.
