Case Management Advisor – October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
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Case managers are a natural fit for roles in public policy advocacy
Professional case managers make natural public policy advocates because of their broad knowledge of healthcare and their leadership experience.
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Here are some tips on helping CMs evolve into policy leaders
Case managers just need a little confidence and a big mission to become public policy leaders, experts say.
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Having states pass the revised Nurse Licensure Compact could help CMs
A new Nurse Licensure Compact would allow registered nurses or licensed practical/vocational nurses to possess a multistate license that permits them to practice in their home states and other NLC states.
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New CM model strives for more efficient transitions
An efficient transition of care system can provide faster transitions from acute care facilities to skilled nursing facilities.
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Study suggests more training, support for nurses treating patients with behavioral health concerns
Caring for patients with behavioral health concerns presents a number of challenges in the emergency setting.
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Providers must tread carefully if patient objects to caregiver
Recent racial controversies have prompted some risk managers to wonder how to respond if a patient objects to the race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation of a caregiver.