BY JOANNE EASON, MA Accidents happen. Yet, most of us don’t plan for it. In fact, 67% of Americans planned one or more trips in 2021,1 compared to less than 30% who made a plan for their healthcare in case of serious illness. Whether we’re facing our own sudden challenges or helping…
BY EDNA B. CLIFTON, MBA, BSN, RN Advance care planning is a critical piece of the decision-making process for patients with chronic diseases. Ideally, the advance care planning conversation should happen with loved ones long before a crisis occurs. It may also take place in a physician’s office as part of…
BY M. JANE MARKLEY, RN, FACHE(R) As a case manager, you have a plethora of roles, functions, and activities for which you are responsible and a large number of people with whom you must interact to effectively do your job. Simply put, you wear many hats. Your responsibilities can change from…