Takeaways from Episode 16 of the Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation Podcast: Leadership - Communication, Creativity and Cultivation

AONN+ Blog published on October 27, 2021 in Podcast Takeaways

Positive relationships lead to positive outcomes. Multidisciplinary care teams must develop, nurture, and sustain a positive working relationship to provide optimal care to their patients. In this episode, Kendra Barber, MHA, BSN, RN, OCN, and Mary Buffington, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, discuss navigation leadership, teamwork, and the importance of collaboration.

Here are the top 3 takeaways from this episode:

 
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