Standardized Metrics

National Evidence-Based Oncology Navigation Metrics: Multisite Exploratory Study to Demonstrate Value and Sustainability of Navigation Programs

The AONN+ Standardized Metrics Task Force collaborated with Oncology Solutions, LLC, to develop the NAVmetrics cloud-based IT platform powered by Oncology Solutions’ ONC iQ® business intelligence tool for navigators to utilize for data capture, management, and reporting of navigation metrics. The study aim is to validate the Standardized Evidence-Based Oncology Navigation Metrics.

AONN+ Metrics Complement the Oncology Care Model

Edward Partridge, MD
Dr Edward Partridge explains how the AONN+ standardized navigation metrics align with the Oncology Care Model as well as where the differences lie.

Navigation Metrics & Value-Based Care: Measuring Up

Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS
As the move to value-based care and Alternative Payment Models (APMs) continues, oncology patient navigators must become more business savvy and have a full understanding about value-based cancer care metrics.

AONN+ Navigation Metrics Superheroes

These superheroes represent the 8 domains which encompass the AONN+ standardized navigation metrics and should help navigators to better understand the basis behind each domain and the skills necessary to provide quality patient care and financial stability for their organizations.

Navigation Metrics and Value-Based Care

Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS
Ms. Strusowski recently co-authored an article on “Patient Navigation Metrics” for Oncology Issues, the journal of the Association of Community Cancer Centers. In this guest blog post, she explores this topic in the context of value-based care.

Standardized Metrics Are an Invaluable Tool

Jamie Harness, MHA
Jamie Harness values being able to use the AONN+ standardized metrics to quantify the work done by the navigators in her program.

Improving Navigation with Standardized Metrics

Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS
Tricia Strusowski explains why metrics are so important to the navigation profession.

What to Do When Management Doesn't Support You as a Navigator

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN,Vicki Kennedy, LCSW,Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG,Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS
Danelle Johnston, Vicki Kennedy, and Tricia Strusowski agree that administrators often don't understand what navigators do. They provide information on resources that support the role of the navigator.

Metrics: The "30 Second Elevator Pitch"

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN,Vicki Kennedy, LCSW,Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG,Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS
Tricia Strusowski and Danelle Johnston agree that, when talking to physicians, it's important to note that the AONN+ standardized metrics align with national standards. They also recommend having multiple elevator pitches tailored to different audiences.

Timeliness of Care and Retention Metrics

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN,Vicki Kennedy, LCSW,Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG,Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS
Danelle Johnston talks about applying timeliness of care and retention metrics to various disease states.