Janet Pollard, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Experience

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  Carle Cancer Center

  Aug 1996 - Oct 1999

  Oncology Social Worker

  Offered position directly out of practicum. Provided social work services to all cancer patients, including psychosocial assessment, financial assistance, patient and family support, counseling, resource referral, advocacy, education, and information, as well as A variety of other services including hospice coordination, Medicare/Medicaid assessment, transportation coordination, arrangement of prescription and medical equipment assistance, completion of advance directives, community agency referrals, and crisis intervention. Worked as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and hospital oncology. Offered continual support to patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation treatment, hormone treatment, and others. Participated on interagency boards to ensure comprehensive social services to patients. Facilitated and coordinated support groups. Show less

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  TOMBALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2005

  Oncology Social Worker

  Provided social work assessment and support to patients receiving treatment in this radiation facility. Founded and facilitated four support groups, including a prostate group, breast group, head and neck group, and general cancer group. Coordinated, designed, and developed support related activities at this center. Offered psychosocial support, financial assistance, assistance with advance directives, and individual/family support for coping with diagnosis. Assisted with the development of marketing information including pamphlets, a cancer center support booklet, and outside educational materials. Acted as a community liaison and spokesperson within the area to create awareness of this newly opened center. Facilitated annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event and annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Event. Coordinated with American Cancer Society representative to house a local information office for this agency within the center. Acted as a liaison with outside agencies, including hospice, home care, transportation assistance, primary care physicians, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as others, for patient referrals as needed. Represented the Cancer Center at a variety of community related events, promotions, and interagency meetings, including Chamber of Commerce Meetings, area healthcare initiatives, health and wellness fairs, and American Cancer Society meetings. Show less

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  HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2023

  • Oncology Services Coordinator/Oncology Social Worker

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Oncology Social Worker

    Oct 2007 - Jan 2019
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  HCA Healthcare

  Oct 2007 - now

  Manager, Oncology Services/Oncology Social Worker

  Created the oncology social work role at hospital. Launched psychosocial and wellness services. Currently, provide social work assessment and support to all oncology patients, as well as act in the role of Oncology Service Line Manager for administration, physicians, patients and community. Manage accreditation process for ACOS CoC and NAPBC. Developed, and continue to manage, a broad range of policies and trackers needed for accreditation for oncology services. Develop and monitor QA processes for oncology annually as required by accreditation. Facilitate all Cancer Committees and Breast Program Leadership Committees and act as the assistant to the physician chairs. Facilitate all tumor boards. Coordinate and plan annual ethics continuing education for physicians. Manage oncology CME activity for physicians. Developed and facilitate all support groups, for example women’s groups, art therapy, and Look Good/Feel Better. Provide psychosocial support, financial assistance, assistance with advance directives, and individual/family support for coping with diagnosis. Coordinate with American Cancer Society, CanCare, and outside service agencies to provide resources for patients. Assist with the development of marketing collateral. Facilitate and work with marketing department on community events including Prostate Screenings, Survivor Events, Relay for Life, and other various health and awareness activities. Work with oncology navigators, the lung screening program, and the genetic testing program to maximize services to patients. Implemented distress screening to enhance services for patients to meet NCCN guidelines. Show less