BY ANNE LLEWELLYN, MS, BHSA, RN, CCM, CRRN
Here, we highlight case management professionals who are leaders, mentors and directors in various settings where case managers practice their trade. Each has shared information about who they are and the work they do across the broad healthcare system. Please take a few minutes to read about their work and the value they bring.
BY MELANIE A. PRINCE, MSN, BSN, NE-BC, CCM, FAAN
I have added lexicology to my list of hobbies because I realize how much time I spend on the “study of words.” The quest to find the right, most precise word(s) to convey the right, precise message is a constant exercise, whether I am communicating with family and friends or writing a scholarly paper. As I prepared to write this last message as president of the Case Management Society of America, 2020–2022, my reflections about the past two years were centered on transitions and evolution.
BY DR. COLLEEN MORLEY, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN
As I prepare to take office in June as the CMSA National president, I find myself reflecting on how I came to this moment.
BY EDNA B. CLIFTON, MBA, BSN, RN
Recruitment of nurses is critical to maintaining staffing requirements; however, retaining nurses is equally important. There are many reasons why nurses leave their jobs.
BY TARA N. ADAMS, LCSW, CCM
The stigma around mental health is such a difficult topic. I hesitated to take on the challenge of writing this article because, despite being a mental health professional for over 20 years, I still struggle with not being biased myself.
BY JENNY QUIGLEY-STICKNEY, RN, MSN, MHA, MA, CCM, ACM-RN, CPHM, CMAC
Workplace violence that occurred during the pandemic is not a new issue as it has been increasing in numbers since 2016. The pandemic, however, increased the number of instances of workplace violence due in part to two conditions that needed to be maintained for safety in the work environment: isolation and decreased ability to communicate to the healthcare team.
BY TIFFANY FERGUSON, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, AND MARIANNE DiMOLA
Although the social post was tongue-in-cheek, the national evidence of short-staffed departments across the country is evident. Nurses, social workers, therapists, advanced practice providers, etc. are leaving in droves for a better opportunities.