Hospital Case Management – December 1, 2018
December 1, 2018
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Case Managers Can Help With Overcrowded EDs and Hospitals
The key to improving bed flow and efficiency is to implement a program that increases morning discharges, freeing up space earlier for additional patients.
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Best Practices in Improving Morning Inpatient Bed Access
One hospital has developed a nine-step program involving case managers to improve patient flow and discharge efficiency.
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Case Management Program Helps Cancer Patients Navigate Care
Patients with high-acuity needs require 24-hour assistance every day, and families can easily become burned out from filling this role.
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Motivational Interviewing Gains Strength in Patient-centered Care
An increasingly prominent practice centers on motivational interviewing as a way to help patients change behaviors, with a focus on helping them understand why those changes are needed.
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Bundled Payment Program ‘Changed the Landscape of Case Management’
Healthcare professionals are continuing to evaluate the progress of bundled payments as a way to manage the care received by patients.
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What Does Population Health Really Mean for Case Managers and Social Workers?
Population health has a fundamental goal to help high-risk individuals with chronic conditions to remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible.