www.alphalabs.co.uk 5 Multi-disciplinary Collaboration Professor John Geen is the Clinical Lead for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s Clinical Biochemistry Service. In conjunction with clinical colleagues in Gastroenterology, Surgery, Endoscopy and Primary care they have taken a multi-disciplinary and multi-professional approach to the implementation of FIT in the Symptomatic Service at CTMUHB. “The collaborative approach taken in the development of the FIT service has been possible through the shared values, aims and objectives of the whole team. Good communication and a shared enthusiasm for this important development from all stakeholders was a key factor. Through a laboratory based project, the input from patients and the third sector in the development of the information and guidance shared with the patients was also critical to include a bi-lingual approach. The interpretation of the FIT result and the subsequent patient management has been optimised through the development of robust local diagnostic pathways and integrated safety netting. These were co-produced across Cwm Taf Morgannwg being cognisant of the recommended clinical guidance to include the “National Framework for the Implementation of FIT in the Symptomatic Service” in Welsh Health boards (March 2021). Through team working, a robust and resilient Symptomatic FIT service has been developed at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board”. Best Service to Patients The FIT service in CTMUHB is run by a great team all working together to provide the best possible service to patients. Jaynion Hampton is the FIT coordinator at CTMUHB. “As the FIT coordinator in Biochemistry CTMUHB I organise the FIT process from beginning to end. This includes monitoring the email accounts where primary and secondary care patient FIT request forms are sent to and arranging for FIT packs to be sent out directly to the patient. If a FIT sample has not been returned within 2 weeks the requestor is then notified via email to query the delay in receiving the completed sample back from the patient. Once the samples are received, they are booked onto the LIMS and analysed on the HM-JACKarc system. All results >10 ug/g Hb are emailed directly to the Integrated Locality Group (ILG) specific endoscopy unit to be acted upon urgently. I am proud to be part of the CTMUHB FIT service that aids in the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer in patients” Kirsty Holloway is the Special Chemistry Section Leader at CTMUHB. “As the senior biomedical scientist in charge of special testing at CTMUHB, part of my role is to oversee the daily processes involved in FIT testing carried out by our FIT coordinator Jaynion. I make sure that all internal and external quality controls analysed are within an acceptable range which confirms the reliability of results being sent out to patients. I also ensure that Jaynion has all the stock required to run the HM-JACK smoothly by placing orders with Alpha Laboratories” References: National Endoscopy Programme. National Framework for the Implementation of FIT in the Symptomatic Service. For Welsh Health Boards: 17.03.21; Version 1. Founded in 1992, MediWales is the independent life science network for Wales, a not-for-profit limited company. Working on behalf of the Welsh life science sector, creating business opportunities and partnerships for their members, supporting global trade development, improving access to vital clinical expertise and engaging with government to align support with sector needs. They support over 180 members from the medical technology, diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries, NHS health boards, university departments and professional services and suppliers. 2021 marked the sixteenth MediWales annual awards ceremony and conference. For more information, visit our website faecal-immunochemicaltest.co.uk Jaynion Hampton - FIT coordinator sending out the FIT patient packs Jaynion Hampton - FIT coordinator running the HM-JACKarc analyser Kirsty Holloway - Senior Biomedical Scientist, Special Chemistry Section checking the accuracy of internal quality control and patient results Kirsty Holloway - Senior Biomedical Scientist, Special Chemistry Section at CTMUHB inputting internal quality control results
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