Navigator Program Tools
Navigator Tools
Colonoscopy
Screening Database
The Colonoscopy Screening Database is a user
friendly tool that Patient Navigator programs use to collect data for research
and program evaluation. The data collected includes patient demographics,
navigator activities, and colonoscopy/biopsy results. The report function gives
users access to the following summary reports:
- Colonoscopy Activity Report
- Colonoscopy Tracking Report
- Call list for managing patient reminders
- Excel Spreadsheet reporting data on 60 patient variables
Current
users - Click on the link above to download the latest updates.
New users -
Go to the install files and download the latest version of the database.
Colonoscopy
Patient Navigation Resource Kit (PDF)
This kit is designed to
help hospitals launch a colonoscopy patient navigator program. It contains
detailed information on how to establish and run a navigator program, as well as
identify and train patient navigators. It also includes samples and prototypes
of documents hospitals can customize to meet their needs.
Flow
Chart of the Navigation Process (PDF)
This is a flow chart for
the Navigation Process in a hospital setting.
My
Hospital Flow Chart (PDF)
This tool helps navigators create
their own hospital flow chart.
Review of
protocols and action steps (PDF)
This tool helps navigators
evaluate the effectiveness of their interventions during the navigation
process.
In
reach assessment tool (PDF)
To increase colonoscopy volume,
navigator programs should build relationships with all ambulatory clinics with
patient populations likely to require screening, as well as hospital system
community-based medical clinics. In addition to primary care, this can include
ob-gyn, urology, gerontology and HIV. This tool is designed to help
navigators and supervisors plan in-reach activities.
Appointment
tracking form (PDF)
This tool helps navigators plan and track
follow-up calls to patients.
Intake
Form (PDF)
This form helps Navigators collect data on
patient demographic information, medical history, referral, and follow-up
activities.
Getting
Ready for Screening (PDF)
This form provides a patient referred
for a colonoscopy with information about the navigator program. This is a
helpful tool for physician’s office referring patients to a procedure site with
a navigator program. The navigator’s contact information is listed on the form
in case the patient needs additional information about the colonoscopy.
Direct Referral For
Screening Colonoscopy (PDF)
Training Tools
Navigator
Orientation Manual (PDF)
New York City Health
Department five-day training for new patient navigators
University
of Colorado Cancer Center Colorado Colorectal Screening
Program
Links to patient navigation training manual and other
resources
Patient
Navigation in Cancer Care
Patient
Handout on Colonoscopy and Bowel Prep (PDF)
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