Finding the Right FIT supported by Knight Cancer Institute

Finding the Right FIT – Knight Cancer Institute Grant.

Colon cancer is preventable and beatable when caught early. In 2015, colon cancer screening for Gorge Medicaid clients was below the Oregon state average and below commercially insured clients.

This project achieved the following objectives:

• Used clinician and community member input to identify and recommend one or a few FIT kits and processing methods for implementation across primary care clinics in the region

• Performed an inventory of current primary care clinic workflows, resources and barriers to initiating and completing the screening process

• Created and executed a series of educational events with primary care and colonoscopy providers in the community to share and receive feedback on medical evidence and recommendations around colon cancer screening as well as implementation information about FIT kits and processing options. We believe this will mostly improve clinician knowledge about the effectiveness of FIT testing when implemented using a high sensitivity test and systematic follow up processes.

• Increased basic community awareness of colon cancer screening through press releases about this project to radio and print outlets in the region

Finding the Right FIT Documents

• Finding the Right FIT Publication-JABFM September-October 2017 Vol 30, No. 5

• Finding The Right FIT Summary Presentation Aug 2017

• Finding The Right FIT Initial Presentation

• Finding The Right FIT Poster Session May 2016

Colon cancer screening rates for Adults on Medicaid

Columbia Gorge CCO Members receive higher rates of screening since 2015

Example of a FIT kit