Date

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Overview

Cancer Genomics 101, identifying what targeted therapy is and how to identify patients who would benefit, understanding the role of navigation in precision medicine “Dissecting cancer genomics like never before, Holli Dilks, PhD, will identify and explain cancer genomics and how precision medicine continues to evolve, where targeted therapy is going, and how the navigator can guide the patient through their complex journey.”

Speaker

Holli Dilks, PhD

Dr Holli Dilks is Senior Director and the Global Head of Field Medical for the Foundation Medicine Inc (FMI) Medical Affairs group. In 2019, she joined FMI to build alliances between scientific and medical communities and to blaze trails for educating physicians on the value of precision oncology.

She has more than 15 years of experience working on the front lines to build and lead dedicated teams of scientists and clinical researchers in the delivery of molecular education/consultation and large-scale research platforms for globally recognized nonprofit healthcare and biomedical research institutions. Prior to joining FMI, she served as Director of Personalized Medicine Operations for Nashville’s Sarah Cannon Research Institute from 2014 to 2019. Her leadership yielded novel discovery and application of molecular data analysis and genomics profiling technologies to better identify effective treatment options for patients suffering from cancer.

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Date

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

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Date

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Description

This discussion will allow you to follow the journey of a certification question, from using the domains for ideation through drafting a question, beta testing, and form development. We will also talk about ONN-CG and OPN-CG Exam Writing Committees and how you can become involved.

Objectives

• Provide a foundational understanding of how exam questions are created
• Share information about Exam Writing Committees and how AONN+ members can become involved for personal and professional development

Faculty

• Kristi M. Griffith, MSN, RN, CHPN, HON-ONN-CG
• Yamile Leon, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, ONN-CG(T)
• Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG

Moderator

Erica Williams, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN

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Date

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Description

Operating at the top of one’s career scope means each navigator practices to the full extent of their education and training, rather than spending time doing tasks that could be performed by another member of the care team. During this discussion, we will hear from nurse navigator, patient navigator, and social work colleagues about their perspectives on working to the top of their career scopes.

Objectives

• Highlight the role and scope of the navigation disciplines
• Discuss the importance of working to the top of one’s careers scope as it relates to oncology navigation
• Identify best practices and examples of working to the top of one’s career scope

Faculty

• Karen Costello, MSS, LSW
• Kathryn Hall, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG
• Jess Quiring, CN-BA, OPN-CG

Moderator

Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG

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Date

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Description

Year 2021 highlighted the challenges and “needs to improve” of our current healthcare system that is leading into transformational system changes. Some ongoing developments involved payment models, standards to address oncology care, virtual access, and recent advancements in drug therapies to treat various types of cancer. The oncology ecosystem is positioned to face the challenges and accelerate further advancements. Where is navigation in all the developments?

Objectives

• Explore new payment models
• Understand latest Commission on Cancer standards
• Summarize virtual technology care and education
• Recognize how genomics is changing oncology treatment

Faculty

• Rani Khetarpal, MBA
• Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH
• Jennifer Klemp, PhD, MPH, MA

Moderator

Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

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Date

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Description

Focusing within oncology survivorship, participants will explore with a healthcare panel to gain understanding of oncology rehabilitation models emphasizing target patient population, provider types, patient considerations for referral, and benefits of therapy.

Objectives

• Explore oncology survivorship as a framework to support cancer-related physical, emotional, and behavioral challenges
• Define cancer rehabilitation and the intended population it serves
• Describe the types of therapy, professionals who administer therapy, and the benefits of therapy
• Define when to refer to oncology rehabilitation
• Describe the varying models of care that exist on national and local levels

Faculty

• Jason Morrow, RN, BSN, OCN
• Nancy Corbitt, BSN, RN, OCN

Moderator

Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN

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Date

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Description

During this event, the presenters will discuss what you can expect from the 12th Annual Navigation & Survivorship Conference and how this gathering allows us to bring together oncology professionals from around the globe. This session will give you the opportunity to ask questions about the planning background, the agenda, logistics, and anything else you need to know to make the most of your conference experience.

Objectives

• Explore the background and logistics of the virtual 2021 Annual Meeting
• Explain the abstract journey pre- and post-conference
• Understand the awards and the AONN+ member’s voice
• Review the planned sessions with conference highlights

Faculty

• Rachael Baranoski
• Penny Daugherty, RN, MS, OCN, ONN-CG
• Christina Laird, MBA
• Clara Lambert, BBA, OPN-CG
• Peg Rummel, MS, RN, OCN, HON-ONN-CG
• Kristina Rua, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG

Moderator

Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

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Date

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Description

In collaboration with Astellas Pharma, Inc, AONN+ has embarked on the development of an oncology navigation–specific acuity tool to help oncology navigators characterize the intensity of patient navigation workload, aid in the allocation of resources, and measure the effectiveness of navigation on patient outcomes.

The goal is for the tool to be utilized in multiple settings, by different types of navigators, across the continuum of the patient’s cancer journey.

Join us to hear updates on this exciting project and the importance of this work for the professions of oncology navigation.

Objectives

• Provide background on the AONN+/Astellas Acuity Project
• Share updates on the AONN+/Astellas Acuity Project

Faculty

• Tricia Strusowski, MS, RN
• Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
• Wendy D. Latash, PhD

Moderator

Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG

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Date

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Moderator

Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN

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Date

Monday, July 12, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT

Description

After a year of the COVID pandemic, navigators have learned innovative methods to advocate for their patients in a virtual landscape. In addition, traditional advocacy efforts meeting with elected officials changed. This session will share inventive ways navigators can participate in advocacy efforts as well as additional ways navigators can advocate for their patients in a virtual environment.

Objectives

• Discuss ways navigators can advocate for their patients virtually
• Discuss how oncology navigators can support policy and advocacy issues in a virtual environment

Faculty

• Sherri Smith, LSW, OPN-CG
• Rose Wolfe, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG

Moderator

Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG

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Date

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Description

Join AONN+ leadership for updates on AONN+ initiatives, membership growth, and an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.

Objectives

• AONN+ leadership will provide highlights to key national initiatives
• Participants will engage in a Q&A session with AONN+ leadership

Faculty

• Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
• Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
• Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG

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Date

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Description

Finding the balance as healthcare systems strive to meet national standards, face changes in healthcare reimbursement, as well as continue to work among the restraints from COVID-19 makes it challenging to deliver psychosocial support to every patient. Navigators may not formally assess psychosocial needs via a standard form, but they do assess patients at pivotal points as they interact with them. All types of navigators across the continuum fill vital roles in direct patient psychosocial care and in developing processes and procedures that improve delivery of personalized care.

Objectives

• Explore psychosocial pivotal points across the oncology care continuum
• Examine common navigator barriers to psychosocial assessment
• Brainstorm ideas to overcome hindrances to psychosocial care
• Look at varying navigation processes for psychosocial assessment and care

Faculty

• Jennifer Bires, LICSW, OSW-C
• Dolores Moorehead, MS, APCC
• Jason Morrow, RN, BSN, OCN

Moderator

Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

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Date

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Description

During this event, the presenters will discuss what you can expect from the 2021 AONN+ Midyear Virtual Conference, and how this new format allows us to bring together oncology professionals from around the globe. This session will give you the opportunity to ask questions about the virtual platform, agenda, logistics, and anything else you need to know to make the most of your virtual conference experience.

Objectives

• Explore the background and logistics of the virtual 2021 Midyear Conference
• Highlight regional certification
• Review the planned sessions with conference highlights
• KOL Spotlight

Faculty

• Penny Daugherty, RN, MS, OCN, ONN-CG
• Peg Rummel, RN, MHA, OCN, NE-BC, HON-ONN-CG
• Rachael Baranoski, Director, Association Project Management

Moderator

Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN

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Date

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EST

Description

While the navigator’s role and responsibilities vary per institution, patient navigation involves a variety of multidisciplinary team members, including dietitians for their specialized care. As per practice standards, coordination of care competency calls for the oncology nurse navigator to support a multidisciplinary approach to care for identification/intervention of clinical services to care, and the oncology patient navigator supports the knowledge of practice competency by demonstrating familiarity with and know- how to access and reference evidence-based information regarding cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Many diagnoses require nutritional support for positive care outcomes, and a registered dietitian can be invaluable to patient care. It is a 2-way street as the registered dietitian would refer patients to navigators for disease education or financial support.

Objectives

• Explore the interaction of the navigator and dietitian through the care continuum
• Discover best practices with the navigation role and nutrition
• Find resources when a dietitian is not employed at your institution

Faculty

• Gwen Spector, BSN, RN, COCN
• Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
• Meredith Smith, BSN, RN, OCN

Moderator

Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN

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Date

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EST

Description

Because evidence guides practice, it is essential for oncology navigation programs to identify core metrics and standardize data collection activities to demonstrate program outcomes in the value-based environment that is currently dominant and will continue to be so in the future. This session will share case studies and metrics implementation highlights to help oncology navigators and navigation programs learn best practices in metrics implementation.

Objectives

• Share case studies related to navigation metrics implementation
• Discuss metric program implementation highlights
• Highlight resources available to support navigators and navigation programs in the implementation of metrics

Faculty

• Tricia Strusowski, MS, RN, Independent Oncology Consultant
• Rani Khetarpal, MBA, Vice President, Provider Innovations, New Century Health
• Jamie Callahan, BSN-RN, OCN, CBCN, Oncology Nurse Navigator, UC Health Cancer Services Line

Moderator

Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG

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Date

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EST

Description

This discussion will highlight varied models of navigation utilized by nurse and patient navigators in addressing patient barriers to care.

Objectives

• Describe and discuss a variety of navigation models: rural, community-based, healthcare system delivery, disease site, peer-to-peer, role-based, telehealth
• Review the role of the navigator as a patient advocate in a variety of navigation models
• Identify best practices in coordinating care and addressing barriers to care common to navigation among varied navigation models
• Apply lessons learned from case scenarios highlighting varied models of navigation

Questions

• In what types of navigation programs have you worked as a navigator?
• Have these programs been role-based; disease-site specific; and/or dependent on setting regarding hospital delivery–based versus rural?
• Do you see all navigation models incorporating some degree of “virtual-based” navigation with the influence of the pandemic?
• Do you anticipate barriers to care that patients face being addressed differently depending on the navigation model? Examples?
• How has COVID-19 influenced your navigation practice within your current navigation model of care?

Faculty

• Julie McMahon, MPH, Director, Patient Navigation, Susan G. Komen
• Peg Rummel, RN, MHA, OCN, NE-BC, Oncology Nurse Navigator, Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman Center for Advance Medicine
• Zarek Mena, OPN-CG, Women’s Health Program Manager, Smilow Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital Whittingham Cancer Center/MSK Physicians at Norwalk Hospital

Moderator

Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN

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Date

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Time

1:00pm – 2:00pm EST

Description

Understanding the current state of clinical trials considering the impact of COVID-19, this discussion will highlight the integral role of the navigator in providing assessment, education, and support for patients with cancer considering clinical trial options.

Objectives

• Provide a general overview of the clinical trial process
• Explore how the pandemic has impacted the conduct of clinical trials
• Educate navigators regarding questions to assess patients’ support for clinical trial enrollment
• Identify barriers to enrollment
• Discuss current sources of support for patients with cancer considering clinical trial enrollment
• Summarize strategies that navigators can utilize to support patients participating in clinical trials

Faculty

• Moderator Emily Gentry with Lucy Gansauer and Clinical Trials Committee (TBD)
• Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
• Lucy Gansauer, MSN, RN, OCN, CCRP

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Date

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EST

Description

Dealing with a cancer diagnosis amid the holiday season can create stress, anxiety, and concern for patients, families, and caregivers. Explore how navigators can best equip their patients, families, and even themselves as caregivers with coping strategies and self-care ideas to manage during the upcoming holiday season.

Objectives

• Acknowledge the array of emotions that patients, families, and caregivers may experience during the holiday season while dealing with a cancer diagnosis
• Examine the changes brought on by a cancer diagnosis, and, consequently, the effects on patients, families, and caregivers anticipating the holiday season (such as family dynamics, financial, treatment-related effects and limitations, emotions, and compassion fatigue)
• Identify coping strategies and self-care ideas to deal with the holiday season amid a cancer diagnosis

Faculty

• Moderator Emily Gentry, BSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
• Karen Costello, MSS, LSW
• Aicha Diallo, MPH, CHES
• Denise Yoshihara, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

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Date

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Faculty

• Conference Co-Chairs: Moderator Sharon Gentry with Peg Rummel, Penny Daugherty, and Rachael Baranowski
• Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
• Rachael Baranoski
• Peg Rummel, RN, MHA, OCN, NEBC
• Penny Daugherty, RN, MS, OCN, ONN-CG

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Date

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Description

It is well accepted that distress assessment is a critical component of patient-centered cancer care. The role of the navigator is instrumental in mitigating barriers and distressors to ensure timely access to care and adherence to treatment. This session will facilitate discussion around distress assessment and best practice.

Objectives

• Define distress in cancer patients
• Discuss the importance of screening for distress
• Identify causes of distress in cancer patients
• Illustrate the importance and impact the navigator can have on distress assessment driving patient outcomes and quality care

Faculty

• Moderator Sharon Gentry with Danelle Johnston and Tricia Strusowski
• Sharon Gentry, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN
• Tricia Strusowski, RN, MS
• Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN

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Date

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Description

Now, more than ever, there is a need to focus efforts to support navigators as cancer early detection and screening begin to ramp back up or in some geographic areas remains on hold. Patients are also fearful and more reluctant to go for cancer screenings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this session, the presenters will address health equity and access, loss of insurance and impact on early detection, and the importance of navigators. Participants will also hear about the launch of the new AONN+ Community Outreach, Early Detection, and Screening Committee.

Objectives

• Address access to care barriers to early detection and screening
• Discuss the opportunities now for navigators to assist patients to ensure they are seeking appropriate early detection and screening
• Discuss metrics important for navigators to demonstrate value in outreach, early detection, and screening

Faculty

• Moderator Monica Dean with Kim Parham and Andi Dwyer
• Monica Dean, HON-OPN-CG
• Andi Dwyer, BS
• Kim Parham, RN, BSN, CNBN

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Date

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Time

1:00pm – 2:15pm EDT

Description

It is natural for patients, and even oncology providers alike, to find having conversations around end of life and dying to be difficult and awkward. During this session, we will examine the role of navigators in “normalizing” the end-of-life discussion and turning the focus of our conversations with patients from dying to how our patients want to live at the end of their lives.

Objectives

• Identify oncology navigator core competencies for end of life
• • Integrating patient’s preferences into plan of care (milestones)
  • Coordinating plan of care
  • Understanding of hospice care versus palliative care
  • Support patient and family through informed decision-making
• Discuss the final phase at the end of life, addressing the core elements of a good death

Faculty

• Moderator: Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
• Cheryl Bellomo, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN
• Denise Yoshihara, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

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Wednesday, May 7, 2020

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