Care Navigation in Cody, WY

A nurse navigator oversees every aspect of a patient’s care. They help navigate patient’s through the treatment process by connecting them to resources and information to make informed decisions.

What is a nurse navigator?

A nurse navigator is a liaison between the patient, the clinical care staff, and your doctor.

What type of care do they oversee?

• Hospital follow up phone calls ensuring the patient arrives home safe, understands all discharge instructions and follow up appointments.
• Reviewing medications and making sure they are taken correctly and safely.
• Assisting with medication cost and medical financial concerns.
• Manage complex patients with co-morbidities from initial diagnosis to end of life treatment.
• Provide Community resources.
• Provide direction for patient’s that require long range plans for long term care,  palliative care, or hospice. 
• Educating patients and families about their health care and how to manage it on a day-to-day basis.
• Keeps the loop of communication open between the patient and their doctor.
• Help to reduce re-admissions to the hospital.
• Nurse navigators are compassionate and caring and are your advocate in the outpatient setting.

How do I find a nurse navigator?

Ask your local healthcare provider, hospital, or clinic that you visit.