CATCH Initiative
The AONN+ CATCH Initiative is a reporting system to track navigators’ interventions with positive outcomes to further highlight navigation value and efficiency. A “Catch” is considered a navigation win where the navigator caught an issue and intervened to correct it, benefiting the patient and providing the best practice outcome. Navigators utilize these skills in everyday practice, and AONN+ will now shine a light on the effect navigation has on patient care and outcomes.
Example “Catch”:
| Incident | Intervention (CATCH) | Outcome | Metric Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator followed up with patient post-op and utilized triage skills to determine surgical complication symptoms | Recognizing DVT symptoms, the navigator immediately referred the patient to the emergency department and informed the patient’s surgeon | Patient found to have blood clot and was treated accordingly in a timely manner, limiting detrimental effects and ultimately saving the patient’s life | Timeliness to care, coordination of care |
| Incident |
|---|
| Navigator followed up with patient post-op and utilized triage skills to determine surgical complication symptoms |
| Intervention (CATCH) |
|---|
| Recognizing DVT symptoms, the navigator immediately referred the patient to the emergency department and informed the patient’s surgeon |
| Outcome |
|---|
| Patient found to have blood clot and was treated accordingly in a timely manner, limiting detrimental effects and ultimately saving the patient’s life |
| Metric Alignment |
|---|
| Timeliness to care, coordination of care |
AONN+ members can submit their “Catch” of a patient problem and their positive solution that significantly impacted patient care. Once reviewed by AONN+ Leadership, a CATCH of the Month will be selected to appear in the JONS publication, and a CATCH of the Year will also be selected and presented at the AONN+ Annual Conference.
Eligibility:
- Participant must be an AONN+ member
- Participant must be an oncology navigator: clinical/nurse, patient, financial, community, social worker, or a manager/leader in the field
- Participant must have demonstrated excellence in patient care through service and/or leadership aligned with the Academy’s mission, vision, and core values in the field of oncology navigation
Application Materials:
- Completion of CATCH submission form
- Signed consent for publishing. Download the form. ** if selected to be featured in JONS, the editorial team will reach out for additional consent for publication**
- Signed Letter of Recommendation from Manager
- Current curriculum vitae
