Tools & Resources

The Importance of Cancer Programs Creating Strong Alliances with Support Services

Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
Barbara Francks stresses the importance of creating active alliances with the support services that are available within the community.

Meeting Psychosocial Needs Becoming a Standard

Barbara Francks, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, HON-ONN-CG
According to Barbara Francks, what was once an underestimated issue among cancer patients, psychosocial needs are now being recognized and addressed.

Together We Can Serve Our Patient Population

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN
As healthcare has become complex, where there used to be multiple resources and funding, there are gaps. As navigators, we need to reach out and get to know the local community.

Don't Just Check a Box - Develop a Process

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN
Danelle Johnston discusses the challenges of meeting the psychosocial needs of patients with limited resources.

Community Partnerships Can Break Down Barriers

Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN, OCN
Time, transportation, finances, and child care are just a few of the barriers Danelle Johnston feels overwhelm patients. Utilizing the community and creating partnerships with them can help eliminate some of these barriers.

Expanding Your Reach to the Community

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Lillie Shockney affirms the importance of building strong relationships with the community in an effort to connect with those resources that are available to both patients and their caregivers. There may be resources available that we don't even realize exist, so we need to expand our reach.

It's All in the Approach

Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
How you pose a question greatly affects the response. Lillie provides advice on posing questions that identify what barriers are in the way of our patients receiving the resources they need.

The Answer to a Patient's Complexity

Pamela Vlahakis, RN, MSN, CBCN
According to Pamela Vlahakis, the number one benefit we can create is a national database of resources to address the many complexities of each patient's journey.

Everyone Struggles to Be Better

Pamela Vlahakis, RN, MSN, CBCN
The multidisciplinary team model of care is a great starting point to develop a process around patients accessing adequate psychosocial support services.

Knowing the Value of Social Support Services

Margaret Rummel, RN, MHA, OCN, NE-BC
Peg Rummel stresses the importance of social support services and the role they play in improving the patient's overall quality of life.