VISION
Transforming cancer care by advancing quality science
MISSION
To conduct high impact quality science research to address real world issues in oncology
Strategic Priorities 2021-2024
PRIORITY 1
Develop the infrastructure to support quality science research & practice in the Cancer Program
Scope: Recruit staff with skills and expertise to support different types of quality projects and leverage data holdings at UHN to accelerate research & quality improvement activities
Objectives:
- Define how we do things & what supports we need to do them
- Develop a sustainable funding pipeline
- Develop a web presence
- Curate the tools need to undertake our work
PRIORITY 2
Conduct cutting edge research in quality improvement and implementation science
Scope: Conduct high impact quality research that addresses real world issues in oncology
Objectives:
- Define criteria for project selection and intake
- Align staffing and steering committee membership to support our project needs
- Develop linkages and partnerships
- Conduct research aligned with our priorities
PRIORITY 3
Build capacity for quality improvement practice within the Cancer Program
Scope: Develop and expand training opportunities including fellowships and short-term placements to enrich and diversify the quality-related expertise of The Princess Margaret team including all of our health professionals
Objectives:
- Provide skill development opportunities through coaching, education and research
- Position CQuaL to have an advisory role to ensure QI/IS are embedded into practice
- Provide support to projects with academic potential following internal peer review process