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The coalition has identified 8 priority objectives to work on for the next year as well as 3 areas of critical function. We are asking each coalition member to identify an objective or function of interest to work on with other coalition members. Please review the objectives and functions listed below and contact the MTCCC Outreach Coordinator to find out how you can participate with the group that will address what is important to you! cancerinfo@mt.gov
Objectives:
Prevention Related:
Objective 1.2: By 2016, decrease exposure to secondhand smoke by working with the MTUPP and other tobacco control and prevention programs.
Objective 2.2.: By 2016, increase by 5 the number of new after-school programs, educational settings, recreational settings, or organizations to implement sun safety education (Sun Wise or SunAware).
Screening and Early Detection Related:
Objective 1.1: By 2016, increase compliance with nationally recognized guidelines for cancer screenings.
Objective 1.2: By 2016, reduce the number of people over age 50 who report they are unaware they need a breast or colorectal cancer screening service.
Treatment and Research Related:
Objective 1.1: By 2016, increase the percentage of patients on Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer programs that are annually accrued to clinical trials.
Quality of Life and Survivorship Related:
Objective 1.1: By 2016, develop and share a palliative care program template for implementation in CoC- accredited centers.
Objective 1.2: By 2016, identify outpatient hospice care and palliative care services on American Indian reservations.
Objective 2.1: By 2016, increase the number of CoC-accredited cancer centers that offer survivorship care planning.
Critical Functions:
Resources and Membership:
Work with implementation teams to determine resources needed to successfully complete selected objectives. Once need is identified, work to secure resources, both cash and in-kind. Track monetary donations. Analyze membership of the coalition and identify gaps. Work with program staff and coalition implementation teams to recruit new members to fill gaps. Conduct new member orientation.
Communications:
Develop effective communication strategies to promote the mission and work of the MTCCC. Help develop the appropriate tools and technical assistance to highlight the activities of the coalition teams and workgroups within the MTCCC, as well as promote these coalition activities to the general public. Aim to increase the exposure of the MTCCC in our communities, as well as maintain efficient communication networks among the various MTCCC teams, workgroups, and members at large.
Assessment and Development:
Evaluate three main areas:
1. MTCCC partnerships--to ensure partnerships are representative, engaged, and satisfied with their involvement.
2. Montana CCC Plan-to detect which strategies are being implemented in the plan, and if strategies are being implemented as intended.
3. Montana Comprehensive Cancer Control Program-to determine whether the annual work plan is being implemented as intended.
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