Karen Beard, GASCO, Atlanta
Penny Daugherty, RN,MS, OCN, Southeastern Gynecologic Oncology, Atlanta
Monica Dean
American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, Atlanta
Phillip N. Edge
Cancer Navigators, Rome
Rhonda L. Green
Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, Albany
Deborah Kemp, RN Lewis Cancer Research Pavilion, St. Joesphs/Candler Health System, Savannah
Gail G. McCray, MS, CHES Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta
Tamara Mason, MPH, CHES,Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University-Grady Health System, Atlanta
Matthew Mumber, MD
GASCO
Harbin Clinic, Rome
Angie Patterson, Georgia Cancer Coalition, Atlanta
Judy Stanton, Georgia Cancer Coalition, Atlanta
Suzanne T. West, RN-C, MSN Amos Cancer Center, Columbus
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CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION*
Patient Navigation in cancer care refers to individualized assistance offered to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care, from pre-diagnosis through all phases of the cancer experience. |
C-Change - key cancer leaders from the government, business and nonprofit sectors. |
FOR MORE INFORMATION
GASCO Director (770) 951-1018
GCC Public Relations (404) 584-0527
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Georgia Cancer Patient Navigators Needed to Serve, Lead Committees
If you would like to play a part in establishing Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia, here is your chance! Let us know which of the following committees you would like to join or chair. Committees will be formed in January and report to the Steering Committee in March.
To sign up for committee, click HERE to send an email with your contact information and committee preference.
GOVERNANCE - developing bylaws, defining structure
COMMUNICATIONS- coordinating database, enews, website and other guides/resources for navigators
MEMBERSHIP - determining who can join, cost, benefits, link with other organizations
FUNDRAISING/GRANTS - identify state and national resources for funding/grants to assure sustainability
EDUCATION/TRAINING - research GA and US training programs, develop resource center, discuss annual organizational meeting
OUTREACH- research best practices linking prevention & screeing, incorporate CPN in patient satisfaction, look at CPN role in disparities in cancer care
NETWORKING - establish Listserv, tooking for start-up programs, MD collaboration, resource list of GA CPN programs
ADVOCACY/LEGISLATION- research national CPN legislation, work with GASCO lobbyist on advocacy plan, identify research on CPN's role in improving outcomes
Committees are in order of importance as determined by the Steering Committee. |
Steering Committee members celebrate Livestrong Day at the Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia retreat by wearing yellow. |
Steering Committee Retreat Forms Misson/Vision/Values Statement
To build the foundation for Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia, Steering Committee members met in October at a retreat to give their input on forming this new organization.
They agreed on a name, approved a logo, and developed the core mission, vision, values and goals.
CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATORS OF GEORGIA
Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia is a statewide organization of people who guide individuals and their families through the continuum of cancer care.
MISSION
Our mission is to connect, educate and share best practices among patient navigators in Georgia, so that together we can successfully reduce barriers and increase access to services specifically related to cancer.
VISION
Our vision is a state in which patient navigation plays a key role in cancer prevention and screening as well as in supporting and directing all Georgians diagnosed with cancer and their families through their cancer journey.
VALUES/GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Inclusiveness: CPNG includes individuals who serve people with all types of cancer, at all stages, in all types of settings, with a diversity of education and training, but a shared mission.
Collaboration: CPNG strives for excellence through a conscious effort to unite, connect, and share best practices through statewide communications and networking.
Compassion: CPNG shares a sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.
Holistic approach: CPNG believes that all aspects of people's needs -- psychological, physical and social -- should be taken into account and seen as a whole.
GOALS
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Build a shared sense of purpose.
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Attract and sustain membership.
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Identify the needs of CPNs and match them with resources.
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Foster collaboration.
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Share best practices.
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Define the value of CPNs in affecting overall outcomes.
- Bring clarity/structure to the role of CPNs in Georgia.
- Educate target audiences about the significance of CPN
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