Navigation & Survivorship News
Do the following quotes sound familiar? “Aging population with multiple comorbidities”, “Shortage of oncologists and nurses”, “Growth in the number of cancer survivors”, “Family members are expected to provide more care”, “Cost of cancer care is rising”, “Economics decreasing hospital reimbursement”
When patients receive a cancer diagnosis, they often want information on how to best manage their own health and wellness. Navigators can provide health promotion information and encourage patients to understand their cancer treatment and how to plan for a future of health.
As the winter melts away and spring begins to bloom, know that we are not sitting back waiting to bask in the warm sunshine. We are busy at work preparing for the upcoming regional conference in May in New Orleans!
We are ready for nurse navigators who will be attending the Fall AONN+ Conference to take the official certification exam!
I hope everyone is taking advantage of all the CE hours available through the AONN website! The AONN+ West Coast Regional Virtual Symposium was released on September 30, 2015 and will be functional until September 30, 2016.
One of the top barriers facing cancer patients is how they will cope financially with treatment and care. Patient navigators are often faced with patients who need help understanding their medical bills and finding ways to pay for their care.
Patient navigators should have a list of credible resources at their fingertips in order to assist patients with a variety of different challenges.
For most hospitals and cancer facilities that run on a fiscal year that begins in July and ends the following June, this time of year—January through March—is called budget season.
Congratulations to the AONN+ Southeast Michigan Chapter on forming a chapter and bravely meeting in the throes of winter!
Patient navigation is a dynamic profession, and cancer care is an ever-evolving field. It is imperative that navigators invest in ongoing learning activities to enhance their knowledge and skill set.
