title: Joining forces: a realistic approach for gynecologic oncology services in a midsize community.
abstract: In summary, the team approach model to problem-solving worked to meet some of the gynecologic oncology needs for women in northern Indiana. The steps of clarifying the issue, identifying potential problems and needs, setting goals and a timetable, establishing an implementation plan and assigning accountability for the steps helped to successfully bring a Gynecologic Oncology Clinic to South Bend. The final step, that oftentimes sets up another chain of events, is re-evaluating the clinic from cost, quality and service delivery perspectives. This will be done prior to the end of the year.
authors.affiliation: St. Josephs Care Group, South Bend, IN, USA.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007196:Indiana; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011340:Problem Solving; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D011859:Radiography; D014932:Women's Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D000078329:Workforce