Case Management Advisor – October 1, 2014
October 1, 2014
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The advantages and pitfalls of being an independent case manager
The new healthcare arena offers case managers the opportunity to go out on their own as independent practitioners, but there is a downside to being your own boss. -
Here’s a to-do list for starting a CM business
There's a lot more to being an independent case manager than just announcing that you're open for business. Being successful takes a lot of planning. -
CM advice from the trenches
A lot of people think they want to work for themselves, but they find out its not glamorous, and it does take a lot of hard work. -
CM finds satisfaction in being a solo practitioner
After being a nurse for nearly 30 years and a case manager for 11 years, Cheryl Acres started her independent case management company specializing in managing the care of clients with complex needs. -
Educate staff to use a team approach to care
There is no denying the appeal of immediate bedding. When it works well, patients get attention right away, and their needs are addressed in short order. But veterans of the approach will tell you that making such a practice a reality in a busy ED requires administrative commitment and persistence. -
Assessing back pain, injuries, interventions
Occupational back injuries are an ongoing hazard in healthcare, particularly among nurses who have to move patients and perform other tasks that could cause injury.