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#CMSA2024 Brings Case Managers Together

Thank you to everyone who joined us both in-person and virtually for the CMSA Annual Conference, held June 4-7 in historic Providence, Rhode Island! It was an incredible week filled with learning, networking and fun. CMSA extends heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional volunteers, including our CMSA Board, committee members, chapter leaders, speakers, session volunteers and the Case Management Society of New England Chapter, for your hard work and dedication in making #CMSA2024 a resounding success.

Leadership
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Case Managers as Leaders

By Donna Todd, MSN, RN-BC, CCM
As I was thinking about leadership and case managers, the first thought that I had was, do all case managers see themselves as leaders? I hope everyone said “absolutely.” For those of you who said “no,” did you say that because you don’t have a formal title? Some of the best leaders do not have a formal title!

Human resources
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Creating and Managing your Talent Pipeline

BY MARIANNE DIMOLA
A talent pipeline, by definition, is a group of pre-qualified candidates who have been screened and are considered to be a good fit for your positions.
In theory, this sounds like a great idea. But in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of healthcare, is this possible?

Career Development
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Development of a Clinical Advancement Program to Promote Career Growth

BY ERIN K. CUNNINGHAM, BSN, RN, CCM
Select Medical operates over 105 critical illness recovery hospitals (long-term acute care hospitals) as well as over 30 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. The care coordination department developed a clinical advancement program for directors of case management and case managers in order to encourage professional growth, reward professional growth, and increase employee satisfaction.

Leadership
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Do Organizational Leadership Skills Translate to Workplace Leadership Skills?

BY JENNY QUIGLEY-STICKNEY, MSN, RN, MHA, MA CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM
Many times over the last decade, I have committed to organizational leadership at the national level for the Case Management Society of America board of directors and at the local level for the Case Management Society of New England. I have often been asked by members, “What do I get out of contributing so much time within the case management organization?”

Leadership
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Is Being a Great Clinician Enough to Be a Great Leader?

BY SABINA ZOLOTA, MS, AND CHRISTINA SANCHEZ, LCSW
Trained to be skilled and qualified in their practice, clinicians are exceptionally good at treating and caring for their patients. But is being a great clinician enough to be a successful clinician leader who can thrive in the complex and ever-changing world of healthcare?

Leadership
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Case Management Is Like Riding on a Roller Coaster

BY JANET COULTER, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM
Have you ever felt that your day was like riding on a roller coaster? There are the unknowns, the anticipated, the ups and downs, the twists and turns, loops with unexpected drops, and Friday afternoon surprises. It can be a thrilling, fast-paced ride with great patient outcomes, or the ride may experience mechanical problems.

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