Nurse Navigator Responsibilities in Managing Care Transitions for the Patient With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Oncology nurse navigators (ONNs) help address barriers that would affect the patient’s ability to receive timely and quality cancer care and bridge gaps from the ambulatory to acute settings by reinforcing the treatment plan. For patients with acute myeloid leukemia, caregivers and medical teams are valuable resources when navigating the complexities of the healthcare environment. Developing ONN roles to manage transitions from acute to ambulatory care supports patients and organizations, and offers patients emotional support, education, and solutions to barriers of care.

At a Glance

• Patients with acute myeloid leukemia have many unique and time-sensitive needs during transitions of care settings.
• Creating a transitions ONN role may improve patient satisfaction and continuity of care.
• The transitions ONN can help balance the differing priorities and perspectives of the acute and ambulatory clinical teams and prioritize the patient’s desired treatment plan and quality of life.