Readiness Self-Assessment

Patient Navigation Readiness

Self-Assessment
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A first-time readiness inventoryA follow-up to a previous inventoryA one-time interest inventory
Rate the following 25 items on a scale of very low (1) to very high (10) as to how effective you believe yourself to be:

1. My understanding of the various types & roles of professional healthcare team members.

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1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

2. My understanding of the "Patient Bill of Rights" in a healthcare setting.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

3. My ability to change my approach using evidence-based care protocols..

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very low, 10 is Very High

4. My use of active listening skiills and emotional awareness (e.g. empathy, compassion}.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

5. My knowledge about "scope of practice" for patient navigators.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

6. My knowledge about local resources (state, county, & city) to help my patients and families.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

7. In a patient-centered interview, I can obtain a patient's health related information in a comfortable and effective manner.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

8. My familiarity with diagnostic tests and my ability to explain them to patients.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

9. My awareness that the post discharge process includes a Plan of Care (POC) and follow-up instructions to encourage patient compliance.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

10. My understanding of cultural barriers that may impact patient compliance and outcomes.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

11. My understanding of the importance of patient education in achieving positive health outcomes.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

12. My ability to use and explain the use of electronic health records to patients.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

13. My ability to engage patients in shared decision-making.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

14. My ability to effectively document patient care in my organization's medical records.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

15. My familiarity with different types of healthcare facilities.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

16. My knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

17. My ability to arrange resources for patients in the discharge process.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

18. My ability to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues on healthcare teams.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

19. My knowledge of Medicare plan insurance.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

20. My awareness that the discharge process includes transitions of care, followup, and the possibility of medical errors (e.g. miscommunication).

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

21. My familiarity with federal resources and options for patients (e.g. HHS, CMS, CDC, FDA).

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

22. My professional development includes improving skills by accessing hospital recommended education, journals, websites, and blogs.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

23. My familiarity with conflict resolution and the angry patient.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

24. My ability to have positive interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

25. My familiarity with HCAHPS patient satisfaction surveys and their impact on institutional finances.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High

Inventory Score
A total score below 200 indicates a self-perceived need for additional training or experience prior to taking certification tests. Consider more study of readiness items in which you scored below eight.
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