Heart and Soul of Oncology Navigation

Devon Ciampa, LMSW, and Megan Solinger , MHS, MA, OPN-CG, discuss coordination of care for adolescent and young adults (AYAs) with cancer and the specific barriers this population faces, including mortality awareness, learning independence, and how to navigate their cancer journey in this transitional age range. Contact Heart & Soul of Oncology Navigation - Follow AONN+ on LinkedIn , Instagram...

In this episode, Monica Dean , HON-OPN-CG, Director of Patient Navigation Program Development at AONN+, and Zarek Mena , OPN-CG, Women’s Health Program Manager at Smilow Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital, discuss the role an oncology patient navigator plays in assisting their patients with cancer who may be facing health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as food insecurity and...

Kristina Rua, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, and Sue Ellen Glover, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, ONN-CG, tap into the Professional Roles and Responsibilities domain in How to Implement a Successful LNN: Interview with Local Leaders . Hear from these key opinion leaders as they explain building programs and creating goals and objectives that ensure success. Read more about this episode on AONNonline.org . Contact Hea...

In this episode, Rani Khetarpal, MBA, and Christian Downs, JD, MHA, tap into Operational/Organizational Development and Health Economics in AONN+ Strategic Initiatives – Members Organization – “Your Voice Matters . ” Hear from these key opinion leaders as they discuss value-based care and the power of the navigator’s voice. Read more about this episode on AONNonline.org . Contact Heart & Soul...

AONN+ Policy and Advocacy leaders Elizabeth Franklin, PhD, MSW, and Clara Lambert, BBA, OPN-CG, tap into the Patient Advocacy/Patient Empowerment knowledge domain in How to Best Use Advocacy Organizations . Hear the conversation between key opinion leaders in this area as they explore the social issues and challenges navigators should overcome to enrich patient care. Read more about this episode o...

Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG;, Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN;, Margaret Rummel RN, MHA, OCN, NE-BC, HON-ONN-CG;, and Zarek Mena, OPN-CG, tap into the Professional Development and the Role of Certification knowledge domain in Professional Roles and Responsibilities. Read more about this episode on AONNonline.org . Contact Heart & Soul of Oncology Navigation - Follow AONN+ on LinkedIn , Inst...

Tap into the Community Outreach and Prevention knowledge domain in Challenges with Disparate Populations. Hear the conversation between key opinion leaders in this area as they explore the social issues and challenges navigators should overcome to enrich patient care. Read more about this episode on AONNonline.org . Contact Heart & Soul of Oncology Navigation - Follow AONN+ on LinkedIn , Insta...

AONN+ Genetics & Genomics Committee Co-Chairs Jennifer Klemp and Frank dela Rama discuss the domain of care coordination as it relates to the navigator pledge and put a focus on the barriers preventing patients and their care team from receiving the proper information/education about genetics testing. Read more about this episode on AONNonline.org . Contact Heart & Soul of Oncology Navigat...

AONN+ leaders Pamela Goetz, BA, OPN-CG, and Jennifer Bires, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C, tap into the Psychosocial Support Services and Assessment knowledge domain in How to Implement a Successful Virtual Environment for Support Programs . Read more about this episode on AONNonline.org . Contact Heart & Soul of Oncology Navigation - Follow AONN+ on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube - Contact...