Resources
As caSNP programs and initiatives develop we will compile the resources we discover and develop on this page. Please visit our resources page frequently as the information on this page will be routinely updated. If you have a resource you would like to share please contact Elisabeth Reed (ereed@gwu.edu)
Patient Navigation and Survivorship LISTSERV:
In response to feedback from the navigation and survivorship communities we have created a Navigation and Survivorship LISTSERV, to use as a communication tool for individuals and groups who are vested in patient navigation and cancer survivorship issues.
If you wish to be added to this list please send an email to casnp@gwumc.edu with the word "listserv" in the subject line and your First and Last name in the body of the email. You will receive email messages when they are sent out from other members of the group, and will be able to send email messages to the group.
If you have any questions, email casnp@gwumc.edu. We hope you will find this to be a useful way to troubleshoot issues that arise and collectively advance the fields of patient navigation and cancer survivorship.
Navigation and Survivorship Conferences and Meetings
The following is a list Navigation and Survivorship events that are not related to the GW Cancer Institute or the Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation, and Policy (caSNP). If you have an event you would like to share please email casnp@gwumc.edu with a brief description of the event (less then 150 words), and a link to the event page or the event flyer.
Health Reform Resources:
The following sites provide information about the history, major elements and implementation issues and status of new health reform laws.
National Resources:
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Patient Navigation in Cancer Care: http://patientnavigation.com/
This site provides an overview of the concept of Patient Navigation and links to resources and valuable information that will aid the efforts of anyone participating in navigation programs. This site also offers insights into the work of people like you who are committed to improving patients' experiences in the health care system.
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Colorado Patient Navigator Training: http://patientnavigatortraining.org
This site offers a full curriculum designed to build patient navigator skills and knowledge. Courses and workshops relate to issues navigators deal with every day and are taught by patient navigation experts.
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Resource Guide to Patient Navigation: http://www.fccc.edu/
Whether you are considering starting up a patient navigation program at your institution or you are in the midst of implementing your program, there are materials in this guide that you can
use to adopt or refine best practices in your program.
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Resource Guide to Health Literacy: http://www.fccc.edu/
This guide is meant to assist those interested in health literacy understand how it impacts healthcare, health outcomes, patient safety and, ultimately, the public's health.
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A Practical Guide to Informed Consent: http://www.templehealth.org
This publication focuses on ways to improve full informed consent - both the process and the written forms — as it is employed in everyday (i.e., NOT research) patient care settings.
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Medicare: http://www.medicare.gov/
This site is the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. There are many resources available to assist you in managing your benefits. Search tools available to:
- Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
- Compare Health Plans and Medigap Policies in Your Area
- Compare Hospitals in Your Area
- Compare Nursing Homes in Your Area
- Find a Medicare Publication
- Find Out if You Are Eligible for Medicare and When You Can Enroll
- Find a Doctor
- Find Out What Medicare Covers
- Compare Home Health Agencies
- Find Suppliers of Medical Equipment in Your Area
- Find Helpful Phone Numbers and Websites
- Plan for Your Long-Term Care Needs
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ACCC's Cancer Care Patient Navigation: A Call to Action online resource: http://accc-cancer.org/education/education-patientnavigation.asp
The Association of Community Cancer Centers' Center for Provider Education provides has developed an online resource titled Cancer Care Patient Navigation: A Call to Action. ACCC launched this project to:
- Identify barriers to access to care that patient navigation can address
- Increase successful implementation of patient navigation services
- Refine staffing models
- Establish effective metrics for measuring patient navigation services internally and for benchmarking patient navigation services against other community cancer centers.
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The GWCI Survivor's Map: http://www.gwumc.edu/survivorsmap/
Cancer survivors may have physical, psychological, social, spiritual and economic late effects of cancer treatment. The Cancer Survivorship Map provides information and resources to assist adult survivors of pediatric cancer in the transition out of active cancer treatment.
Local Resources:
- DC Medicaid/Alliance and Me: https://www.dc-medicaid.com/
This site provides information about the DC Medicaid and Alliance programs. Information is provided about: Medicaid, DC Healthcare Alliance, eligibility requirements, services offered, and information on how to apply to each program.
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