Coordination of Care/Care Transitions

A “touchpoint” can be defined as “a point of contact or interaction,” “a point of reference,” and as “a time, condition or circumstance that is vulnerable or unstable enough to precipitate a highly unfavorable, possibly devastating outcome.”

Navigator Engagement Increases the Rate of Speech Language Pathology Evaluations in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

By Marilyn Kugler, BSN, RN Navigator; Hope Esslinger, MPT, CCRC; Vinita Takiar, MD, PhD

Coordination of Care/Care Transitions, AONN+ Conference Abstracts

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Head and neck cancer (HNC) care is complex, requiring coordinated care among a variety of providers.

Role of Navigator in Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board

By Kim Parham, BSN, RN, CN-BN; Angela Fulford, RN, BSN

Coordination of Care/Care Transitions, AONN+ Conference Abstracts

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

With advances in cancer management, especially in lung cancer with screening and targeted therapies, care is becoming more complex.

Reducing Barriers to Cancer Treatment Completion at Kenyatta Hospital Cancer Treatment Center

By Ronniey Obulemire, MPH

Coordination of Care/Care Transitions, AONN+ Conference Abstracts

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is the only public hospital in Kenya delivering comprehensive cancer care.

The Effect of Early Detection and Treatment of Early-Stage Lung Cancer on the Thoracic Navigator Role

By Maritza Chicas, RN, BSN, OCN; Raizalie Roman, RN, BSN, OCN; Kathleen Sevedge, RN, MA, AOCN; Jeanne Kenna, RN, OCN, CRNI; Angela Miller, RN, BSN, OCN, MEd; Laura Beaupre, RN, BSN, OCN, CN-BN; Jane Zubia, RN, OCN, CN-BN; Cynthia Smith, RN, BSN, OCN, MA; Alyssa Pauls, RN, BSN, OCN; Tracy Walczer, RN, BSN, OCN

Coordination of Care/Care Transitions, AONN+ Conference Abstracts

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

With preventive screening, increased focus on early detection, and advances in treatment in lung cancer, the multidisciplinary approach at Lehigh Valley Health Network Cancer Institute (LVHN-CI) continues to evolve, providing innovative care to this patient population.

The Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator and Using a Multidisciplinary Approach to Improve Timeliness of Care of Lung Cancer Patients in a Community Medical Center

By Kammi Fox-Kay, MSN, RN, AOCNS, ONN-CG(T); Karen Gersch, MD, FACS, FACC; Julia Saylors, MD; Yanis Bellil, MD; Angela Holten, BA, RRT-RCP; Sarah Weaver, BSN, RN

Coordination of Care/Care Transitions, AONN+ Conference Abstracts

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Throughout a patient’s cancer care continuum, oncology nurses provide care as well as educational and emotional support to patients and families during a very difficult time.

Using Qualitative Research to Develop a Health Insurance Navigation Program for Childhood Cancer Survivors

By Colin Ponzani, BA; Anne C. Kirchhoff, PhD, MPH; Karen Donelan, PhD; Giselle K. Perez, PhD; Karen Kuhlthau, PhD; Emily Kaiser, BA; Karely Mann, BS; Elyse R. Park, PhD, MPH

Coordination of Care/Care Transitions, AONN+ Conference Abstracts

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Due to complex healthcare needs throughout the lifespan, access to quality health insurance is essential for childhood cancer survivors.

Utilizing a Nurse Navigator to Decrease No-Show Rates in a Hematology Clinic

By Cheryl F. Turner, BSN, RN, OCN

Coordination of Care/Care Transitions, AONN+ Conference Abstracts

November 2019 Vol 10, No 11

Across diagnoses, patients have varying no-show (NS) rates for provider visits.

AONN+ Metrics: Measuring the Impact of Hispanic Patient Navigation in North Carolina

By Maria Alejandra Combs, JD, OPN-G; Carla Strom, MLA; Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD