AONN+ Evidence-Based Navigation Metrics

The creation of the standardized national metrics to measure programmatic success is vital to coordinating high-quality, team-based care and demonstrating the sustainability of navigation programs. It is imperative that oncology nurse and patient navigators understand that active participation in data collection, analytics, and reporting outcomes are not added responsibilities but are already a part of the professional role. The implications for navigation practices using quality navigation measures are that they are transformative, evaluate professional practice and care delivery, define oncology navigation practice and outcomes, and are necessary for sustainability of navigation.

Toolkits

AONN+ 2020 Navigation Metrics Toolkit (PDF)
(August 2020)

AONN+ has identified 35 evidence-based navigation metrics that are relevant to cancer care, and demonstrate the value and sustainability of oncology navigation. This toolkit was developed to help navigators, oncology program administrators’ healthcare executives, and other clinicians who are linked to navigation understand and support the integration of these standardized metrics into their normal business process. The toolkit will provide guidance on how to select, implement, report, and utilize them as they engage in quality/performance improvement and strategic decision-making.

Articles

Key Considerations for an Evidence-Based Oncology Patient Navigation–Specific Acuity Tool: A Scoping Review
from JONS July 2019 Vol 10, No 7

AONN+ Evidence-Based Oncology Navigation Metrics Crosswalk with National Oncology Standards and Indicators
from JONS June 2018 Vol 9, No 6

Barriers to Administrative Engagement in Navigation Programs
from JONS March 2018 Vol 9, No 3

JONS May 2017 Vol 9, No 5

Source Document (PDF)
February 2017

All Standardized Metrics Articles

Videos

General Session 6 | Metrics Presentation
from AONN+ 10th Annual Conference

Infographics

Key Highlights from National Evidence-Based Oncology Navigation Metrics: Multisite Exploratory Study to Demonstrate Value and Sustainability of Navigation Programs
(March 2020) (PDF)

Highlights from the National Evidence-Based Oncology Navigation Metrics: Multisite Exploratory Study to Demonstrate Value and Sustainability of Navigation Programs (PDF)
(November 2019)

National Evidence-based Oncology Navigation Metrics: Multisite Exploratory Study to Demonstrate Value and Sustainability of Navigation Programs
(September 2019) (PDF)

Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators Announces Standardized Navigation Metrics
(March 2017) (PDF)

Acknowledgements

Oncology Navigation Metrics Toolkit

Megan Cotter, MPH
Study Investigator

Monica Dean

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN

Elaine Sein, BSN, RN

Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS

Lesley Watson, PhD

Dawn Wiatreck, PhD

AONN+ Standardized Metrics Taskforce

Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS

Elaine Sein, RN, BSN, CBCN

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, ONN-CG, OCN, CBCN

Sharon Gentry, RN, MSN, ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

Cheryl Bellomo, MSN, RN, ONN-CG, OCN

Elizabeth Brown, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC, OCN

Barbara Rizzo McHale, BS, RN, ONN-CG, OCN, CBCN

Nicole Messier, BSN, RN, OCN

AONN+ National Metrics Committee Toolkit Review Team

Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS

Debbie Bickes, MN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG

Joyce Bynum, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG, CCM, CMF

Trish Tatrai, RN, MS, OCN, CBCN

Sandra Walters, RN, CBCN, ONN-CG

Stacey L. Webb, MPA/HCA, BSN, RN, ONN-CG

Lianna Willhite, RN, BSN, CBCN, ONN-CG

Statement about the AONN+ National Metrics Committee:
The mission of the Metrics Committee is to support oncology value-based cancer care initiatives utilizing the 35 AONN+ national evidence-based metrics in the areas of patient experience, clinical outcomes, and return on investment.