** Who We Are **
Cancer Care Ontario is the provincial agency responsible for continually improving cancer services. As the government’s cancer advisor, Cancer Care Ontario
* Directs and oversees close to $700 million public health care dollars to
hospitals and other cancer care providers to deliver high quality, timely
cancer services.
* Implements provincial cancer prevention and screening programs designed to
reduce cancer risks and raise screening participation rates.
* Works with cancer care professionals and organizations to develop and
implement quality improvements and standards.
* Uses electronic information and technology to support health professionals
and patient self-care and to continually improve the safety, quality,
efficiency, accessibility and accountability of cancer services.
* Plans cancer services to meet current and future patient needs, and works
with health care providers in every Local Health Integration Network to
continually improve cancer care for the people they serve.
* Rapidly transfers new research into improvements and innovations in clinical
practice and cancer service delivery.
** Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles **
Cancer Care Ontario is the provincial agency responsible for continually improving cancer services. As the government’s cancer advisor, Cancer Care Ontario works to reduce the number of people diagnosed with cancer, and make sure patients receive better care every step of the way.
** Vision **
Working together to create the best cancer system in the world.
** Mission **
We will improve the performance of the cancer system by driving quality, accountability and innovation in all cancer-related services.
** Guiding principles **
* Transparency
We will adopt a transparent approach to sharing performance-related information and foster a culture of open communication with colleagues, partners and the public.
* Equity
We will ensure fairness across regions in the development of a strong provincial cancer system.
* Evidence-based
We will make decisions and provide policy advice based on the best available evidence.
* Performance oriented
We will advance new ideas, promote change and take action toward quality improvements in the cancer system.
* Active engagement
We will consult widely and collaborate with other organizations and service providers in order to achieve our goals.
* Value for money
We will use public resources wisely and promote the efficient use of these resources throughout the cancer system.
