Cancer Liaison Physician Activities
The following is a list of cancer program activities that the Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) can become involved in. Expectations are that the CLP complete at least one activity in each of the three focus areas every year during his/her three-year term. This menu of options provides the CLP with the flexibility to become involved where there is the most need and the best fit within his/her own cancer program. CLPs are not required to complete all documented tasks, and can share activities listed here with other members of the cancer committee.
1. Serve as the Physician Champion within your Cancer Program
Goal:
- To obtain and maintain CoC Approval
- To improve clinical practice
Objectives:
- Serve on the facility cancer committee
- Advocate for your cancer registry
- Facilitate accurate physician staging
- Evaluate your facility's compliance with adopted guidelines
- Promote participation in clinical trials
- Improve the quality of care delivered
- Promote your CoC Approval
2. Serve as the Liaison Between the CoC and your Cancer Program
Goal:
- To promulgate CoC initiatives at the local level
Objectives:
- Regularly report CoC initiatives to the cancer committee
- Spearhead CoC quality studies within the cancer program
- Support your facility's participation in CoC special studies
- Facilitate participation in the Facility Information Profile System (FIPS)
- Ensure timely and quality submission of NCDB data
- Play a role in CoC survey preparation and participation
- Attend meetings held by the CoC and State Chair
- Provide feedback on your role to the CoC
3. Serve as an Agent of Change in the Community
Goal:
- To develop and strengthen relationships with the American Cancer Society
- To improve the health of the community
Objectives:
- Facilitate provision of support services and community outreach activities
- Facilitate your cancer program's relationship with ACS
- Invite ACS staff to cancer committee meetings
- Become involved in the state cancer plan
- Become engaged in the community
Revised November 8, 2005
Cancer Liaison Program
