Common use of Patient Navigation Services Clause in Contracts

Patient Navigation Services. Patient navigation is a strategy aimed to reduce disparities by helping women overcome those barriers. Patient navigation is defined as individualized assistance provided to women to help overcome barriers and facilitate timely access to quality screening and diagnostic services, as well as initiation of timely treatment services for those diagnosed with cancer. These services include: 1. A written assessment of the Client’s barriers to cancer screening, diagnostic services, and initiation of cancer treatment; 2. Client education and support; 3. Resolution of Client barriers (e.g., transportation, translation services); 4. Client tracking and follow-up to monitor progress in completing screening, diagnostic testing, and initiating cancer treatment;