Barriers to Care

Strategies to Get Your Patient to Share Their Social Needs

Jennifer Klemp talks about strategies that encourage patients to share their needs and the importance of having solutions to problems that arise.

Empowerment Through Education

Jennifer Klemp discusses the importance of educating patients on the care process and providing them with quality caregivers is the best way to make them feel in control of their own care.

Identify Barriers and Begin to Fill the Gaps

Jennifer Klemp describes her institution's comprehensive needs assessment to identify patient barriers and address the issues affecting them the most.

It Takes a Village!

Jennifer Klemp imparts the issues she sees patients and nurses facing when caring for patients. Patients needs are changing and so must the care they receive from the entire community.

Understanding the Navigation Process

Jennifer recognizes the issues facing patients and identifies the beginning of the process as a confusing time for many.

Addressing Mental Health Issues

Diane talks about how the Affordable Care Act hasn't addressed mental health among the oncology population. With more awareness, more reimbursement will be provided for this area.

Providing Patients with High Quality Care

Hospitals need to get creative with finding services for patients and become a community partner.

Affordable Care Act's Impact on Services

Diane explains how the Affordable Care Act has not had a huge impact on her cancer center's ability to provide support services.

Breaking the Stigma of Psychosocial Support

Hear Diane speak about the personal issues surrounding patients reaching out for support.

Providing Psychosocial Support Is a Priority

Diane discusses what her hospital has been doing to ensure patients have the support and services they need.