Patient navigator definition
Patient navigator means the individual who identifies and coordinates resources for a participant with a screening diagnosis of colorectal cancer who may require physical, emotional, financial or other support through the cancer journey. Navigation services are provided through a cooperative agreement with the American Cancer Society.
Patient navigator title is a placeholder. The “Patient Navigator” refers to an individual or individuals that provides the required services within the Emergency Department. This position(s) does not need to have the label of “Patient Navigator.” While subject to change, CNYCC is currently interpreting the expectation that “redirection could occur within or en route to the ED” to be satisfied if the patient has a scheduled appointment and is notified of that appointment within 2 business days of the date of discharge from the Emergency Department. In order to be considered actively engaged by definitions set by NYS DOH and CNYCC, Medicaid members must:
Patient navigator means the individual who identifies and coordinates resources for a participant with a screening diagnosis of colorectal cancer who may require physical, emotional, financial or other
More Definitions of Patient navigator
Patient navigator means a person who provides individualized assistance to clients to eliminate barriers to timely care across all segments of the health care continuum, including application assistance for HTW FFS, Family Planning Program (FPP), and Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) programs.