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There’s no magic number for case management caseloads
When it comes to determining case management caseloads, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. But one thing is clear — if case managers have large caseloads, they can’t perform all the duties their role requires and do them well, the experts say.
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"Case Managers, You're Valuable. Now Get to Work."
While hospitals are giving case managers more responsibilities, many administrators are not approving an increase in staff to handle the extra work.
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Never events usually are traced to multiple human factors, not just a root cause
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have confirmed that most never events can be traced back to multiple human factors rather than just one root cause.
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Choose your words carefully
Some commonly used medical terms may mislead patients and family members, leading to misunderstandings about prognosis.
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Medicare proposes paying for advance care planning
Proposed changes to the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes a provision for two new advance care planning codes. These would be used to pay for a provider’s time discussing patient choices for advance directives and completing necessary forms.
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Adjusting CM services in a transition-focused world
Since readmissions often result from inappropriate discharge planning or discharging patients when they’re not prepared to manage themselves after discharge, one solution is to increase the involvement of case managers in the transition.
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Senior initiative reduces admissions by 50%
A new initiative addressing healthcare needs of an aging population has resulted in a 50% reduction in admissions for enrolled seniors.
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Here’s how the TelePain program reaches patients
The University of Washington in Seattle addresses the need for pain management experts to reach underserved communities through a TelePain program that incorporates case management practices and a community of practice.
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New Pain Relief Model Serves Rural Areas
A group of healthcare professionals in Washington created TelePain to address pain management options for people with fewer options.
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Informed consent flexibility on fed side results in creative IC
In recent years, IRBs have witnessed federal regulators becoming more flexible in applying regulations regarding informed consent — a shift resulting in more creative and practical IC methods, including electronic, short form, and video consent.