The Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute

The Program

The HPFPNI Patient Navigation Program is an intensive 2.5 day training program (online program is due to launch by Spring 2010) and includes five modules plus practicum (patient interaction), and case studies. Grounded in nearly 20 years of experience, and viewed as the gold standard in Patient Navigation, the Program emphasizes the Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Model, as well as information, standards and principles on how participants can tailor the program to meet their organization and/or community's specific needs.

The curriculum which is taught by the foremost experts in Patient Navigation, including Dr. Freeman, is multi-faceted, comprehensive and interactive. It includes practical experience and reflects on a combination of extensive, best practice research and information. The Program focuses on cancer as the primary navigation disease but is also applicable to other chronic disease patient navigations such as mental health, infectious disease, diabetes, etc. Specifically, the program supports:

  • Increased retention, diagnostic and treatment resolution rates
  • Improved organizational efficiencies, preventing lost revenue and ultimately providing revenue to the facility

Upon successful completion, students earn a Certificate of Completion signed by Dr. Freeman.

The HPFPNI is also a lifelong alumni community of practice network committed to the global development and education of Patient Navigation. This network extends past academic completion providing continuous resources, training and support.

Costs for the HPFPNI Patient Navigation Program are $1500/person. Group/Corporate discounts and scholarship money for organizations that serve the underserved are honored based on qualification and availability.

What is the role of a Patient Navigator?

Patient navigators provide one on one guidance and assistance to individuals as they move through the health care continuum from prevention to the end of life The principal function of the navigator is eliminate any barriers to timely and screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care for each individual. Navigators act as the support hub for all aspects of the patients movement through the health care system. The navigators role is to promote smooth and timely continuity of care to the point of resolution.

Who can be a Patient Navigator?

Patient navigators may contribute at any health care site as well as at community based organizations. Navigators may have a broad spectrum of qualifications from trained lay navigators to professionals such as nurses and social workers. Individuals at any level of education may be employed as navigators. However, navigators should be assigned functions that are commensurate with their level at experience and training.

Important characteristics of patient navigators include: compassion, intelligence, communication skills and cultural sensitivity.

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With funding support by:

Amgen Foundation

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