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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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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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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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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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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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CMS continues its push for quality-based reimbursement
The final rule for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal 2016 continues the CMS transition from Medicare fee-for-service to reimbursement that is based on quality.
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Community partnerships keep patients safe after discharge
As part of its safe transitions program, Swedish Edmonds Hospital has partnered with two local fire departments to enhance follow-up care for patients being discharged to home from the emergency department.
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Care management assistants help improve patient flow, care transitions
The addition of care management assistants to the care management team at Spectrum Health Grand Rapids hospitals has contributed to work flow efficiencies, compliance, interdisciplinary teamwork, and smooth transitions of care.
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Technology is essential today, but there are pitfalls
Technology, which was supposed to make case managers’ jobs easier, save time, and reduce stress, can also create problems, limit communication, and increase the silos that healthcare professionals are trying to eliminate.
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Case managers just can’t do it all alone
It’s not just the responsibility of the case manager to support good transitions, reduce avoidable readmissions, and improve patient safety and quality care during and after the hospital stay.