Prioritizing HESI Practice Test

Access to medications for vulnerable patients hinges on someone who can guide them through the health system and connect them with the right resources. This is exactly what a navigator does: they assess barriers like homelessness, lack of insurance, transportation, and available pharmacies or patient-assistance programs, then link the client to the needed meds and support services. They coordinate with pharmacies, clinics, social services, and community programs to ensure medications are obtained, affordable, and accessible, and they help arrange follow-up to keep treatment on track. While the primary nurse provides direct clinical care and administration, and a case manager coordinates overall care, and UAP offers basic supportive tasks, the navigator specializes in overcoming access barriers and navigating resources to get medications to patients who face significant system obstacles.