Role of the Navigator

The Value of the Navigator

The Value of the Navigator

Cheryl Bellomo, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
Cheryl Bellomo explains why navigators need to prove their value in the cancer care arena and explains how to accomplish this.
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Oncologists and Navigators: A Needed Medical Collaboration that Strengthens Patient Care

John Parkinson
Medical oncologist Richard J. LoCicero, MD, believes navigators fill in the patient care blanks offering their value as coordinators, shoulders of support, and negotiators.
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Creating a Navigation Program – Where to Begin

Creating a Navigation Program – Where to Begin

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Beginning a navigation program can be intimidating and there is not one program that fits every institution. Lillie recommends visiting other institutions that have established programs as a starting point.
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Break Down Barriers One at a Time

Break Down Barriers One at a Time

Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
Barbara Francks truly believes that building trust early on with a patient can make breaking down barriers an easier task throughout their journey.
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Navigators Can Fill the Gap

Navigators Can Fill the Gap

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Lillie addresses the alarming 48% deficit the healthcare system faces in oncology specialists by 2020. Psychosocial needs of patients will still need to be met, and this is where navigators can fill the gap and ensure those services don't get pushed aside.
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Navigators Need to Be Constant Change Agents

Navigators Need to Be Constant Change Agents

Pamela Vlahakis, RN, MSN, CBCN
As navigators, we need to be resourceful and act as constant change agents in order to break down the stigma around cancer that causes barriers to care.
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The Role of Cancer Genetics

The Role of Cancer Genetics

Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA
Jennifer Klemp emphasizes the importance of early genetic assessments in the care of patients.
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The Future of Navigation Is Endless

The Future of Navigation Is Endless

Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA
Jennifer Klemp foretells a future of navigation that includes the need for more survivors and the need for navigators to help them along their care continuum.
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Balancing Cost Utilizing Pathways

Balancing Cost Utilizing Pathways

Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA
Jennifer Klemp describes the use of pathways in helping to maintain a balance in the increasing cost of care.
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Translating Goals to Your Team

Translating Goals to Your Team

Jennifer R. Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA
Jennifer Klemp focuses on translating her goals when speaking to her team about implementing quality improvement changes.
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