Chemotherapy Administration - Full EqIA Assessment.pdf

3. Findings from analysis of information/consultationBuilding on the information you have developed in the previous sections this is your opportunity to statewhat gaps or possible discriminatory practice, if any, there are in the Policy you are assessing.There may be two aspects to what you have found out. One may be the unmet needs of particularindividuals or groups and the second may be the opportunity to promote good relations betweencommunities and equality of opportunity.Please list the key findings and what the implications are for your Policy.(copy and paste tables below for additional actions)IssueImplicationsHealth & SafetyReducing/minimising possible unknown risks to pregnant health care workersduring delivery of chemotherapy.IssueImplicationsIssueImplicationsIssueImplicationsIssueImplicationsIssueImplicationsFull Equality Impact AssessmentChemotherapy Administration Policy

4. ConsultationYou are now in a position to consult on what you have found from existing information/evidence. Thepages above form the basis of your consultation. Ask stakeholders for comments. The following areprompts/examples of the areas you would like comments:• Are there any errors/omissions?• Are there any additions?• What ways can the policy can be amended to remove discriminatory practice?• Any examples of good practice?Ensure you give sufficient time for responses (6-8 weeks generally adequate to allow for discussion)Who you consultedClinical Chemotherapyservice – includingchemotherapy trained nursesWhat they saidAgreed and approved implementation of policy.(Remember documentary evidence of consultation will be required to meet legislative requirements)Full Equality Impact AssessmentChemotherapy Administration Policy

elation to chemotherapy. Audit of clinical practice.How do you intend to incorporate the actions required from this impact assessment process into yourown Departmental Plans?Already actioned, and where health professional staff are considering becoming pregnant ensuring theyare aware of the chemotherapy policy and its implications specifically understanding the hazards ofcytotoxic drugs and precautions to be taken , ensuring staff are appropriately trained, with co operationof Department of Occupational Medicine in relation to Health surveillance procedures.Full Equality Impact AssessmentChemotherapy Administration Policy

Full Impact Assessment Action PlanChemotherapy Administration PolicyIssueActionRequiredLead Deadline ResourceImplicationsCommentsReview & updateof theChemotherapyadministrationpolicy.Policy to bereviewed andupdated to reflectcurrent bestpractice.ClinicalChemotherapyService Group/LeadChemotherapyNurseCurrently underrevision –September 2008Time2 yearly update ofpolicyFull Equality Impact AssessmentChemotherapy Administration Policy