COVID-19 and Oncology: Operationalizing Best Practices Across Collaborative Health Systems.

COVID-19 and Oncology: Operationalizing Best Practices Across Collaborative Health Systems.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020 Aug 01;24(4):444-447
Authors: Johnston PA, Kitchens JL, LaBree K, Powers CA, Segovia JH, Viles J, Mshindi Walker M, Kuban DA
Abstract
To plan for a proactive approach to support patients traveling for their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, a network of oncology hospitals worked within existing collaborative agreements to define policies and procedures to transition care for patients living in communities in close proximity to a member institution. Nurse leaders were instrumental in collaborating with and leading interprofessional partners to achieve these outcomes. These efforts led to patients' abilities to continue treatment in their local community, ensuring continuity of cancer care.
PMID: 32678371 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 19, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Johnston PA, Kitchens JL, LaBree K, Powers CA, Segovia JH, Viles J, Mshindi Walker M, Kuban DA Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research