Milagros Elia Discusses Climate Change and Cancer Care at ONS 2023 (Part 2)

In part 2 of a 3-part series, Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, 2023 ONS Excellence in Oncology Nursing Health Policy and Advocacy Award-winner, discusses disaster preparedness and continuity of care.

With CMS guidelines not mandatory, individual health care institutions are left to decide when and what to implement and are not obligated to share their data. Elia emphasizes the need for a holistic view of health care, highlighting the importance of minimizing interruptions in care, advanced coordination and planning, and anticipating future challenges. She discusses the urgency of addressing the relationship between climate change and cancer care, focusing on individual population needs and resource allocation.