Case Management Advisor – March 1, 2019
March 1, 2019
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Funding, Reimbursement Changes Coming to Care Delivery in 2019
Evolution in the healthcare industry brings greater need for case management services — but also results in more obstacles and challenges in how case managers accomplish their goals.
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What Case Managers Can Do to Overcome Cultural Obstacles
One challenge that case managers sometimes encounter involves caring for patients from an unfamiliar culture. One case management organization developed tools to help with these circumstances.
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Work Stress Can Weigh Heavily on Case Managers
Case managers are susceptible to stress from paperwork, deadlines, and a lack of resources. Practicing self-care can help manage this stress.
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Hospital Work Environments Tied to Quality and Ratings
The working environment of nurses appears to have a correlation with patient safety and quality, with recent research finding that scores improve when hospitals improve working conditions.
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Burnout Intervention Dramatically Reduced ICU Turnover
Institutions are increasingly acting to address burnout, but lack of data on effective interventions remains a barrier for many.
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Developing a Culture of Healthcare Safety Requires Multifaceted Approach
Strengthening safety culture remains one of the greatest challenges faced by healthcare organizations, where the demanding environment makes it critical to have high-performing teams.