Recognizing outstanding,heart-warming,empowering,exceptional patient-centered care!
What is a Patient Navigator?
Patient navigation in cancer care refers to specialized assistance for the community, patients, families, and caregivers in overcoming barriers to receiving care and facilitating timely access to clinical services and resources.
The navigation process may include, but is not limited to:
- Assisting in accessing available resources to overcome barriers on-site or by formal referral
- Creatively helping with gaps in the available resources to overcome barriers
- Improving access to, and timeliness of, cancer services
- Providing strong support and guidance for timely access to the cancer care system.
- Making the system clearer and increasing coordination among doctors
- Helping patients and their loved ones understand their diagnosis and treatment plan options
Nomination Process
Nominations will be accepted from patients/survivors, caregivers, peers, supervisors, and colleagues who have worked directly with the navigator and experienced or observed benefits of the navigation process.
Award Celebration
Nominations may be submitted through October 26th. Nominees will be recognized, and the winner will be announced during our Healthcare Partner Happy Hour in November. Details coming soon.
Award Criteria
To be considered for this award, the following criteria must be met:
1.) Navigation services must have occurred within the last two years.
2.) Outstanding patient-centered care must have been provided with demonstrated outcomes.
3.) Must provide services in one of the following counties: Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, Union, Clark, Muskingum, Guernsey, Belmont, Monroe, Washington, Noble, Morgan
Selection Process
The Navigator of the Year will be selected by a committee comprised of:
1.) Cancer Support Community Staff
2.) Members of Cancer Support Community’s Professional Advisory Board
3.) Members of Cancer Support Community’s Board of Directors Committee
Award Presentation
The Navigator of the Year award will be presented at a special Health Care Happy Hour hosted by Cancer Support Community Central Ohio. We want to celebrate all our wonderful Navigators and provide an evening of fun and appreciation among peers. Details coming soon!