BY MELANIE A. PRINCE, MSN, BSN, NE-BC, CCM October 11 – 17th was National Case Management Week, although many of us co-opt the entire month of October to recognize case managers with celebrations, proclamations, educational programs, awards, and many other activities. The CMSA 2020 theme was, “Case Managers Can________ (fill in…
BY TRISH LAUB When our parents simultaneously had serious health conditions, my family had to navigate the medical system and the world of providing care on our own. During every step of the journey, from the initial crisis through the end of life, that experience brought to light what we needed…
BY EDNA PREAU-GRIER, M.DIV, BSN, RN, CLCP Medically complex pediatric patients require an interdisciplinary approach to community management and care coordination. When a child is hospitalized, the interdisciplinary team engages to assist parents with identifying barriers to taking and keeping their child safely at home post-acute care discharge. In an ideal…