Case Management Advisor – September 1, 2011
September 1, 2011
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To improve care of patients, become culturally competent
As our society becomes increasingly diverse, case managers need to be aware of the cultural beliefs and practices of the people they serve to effectively coordinate their care and help them adhere to their treatment plan. -
Case Management Week puts you in the spotlight
"We're entering the Golden Age of Case Management. The Affordable Care Act, the Accountable Care Organization initiatives, and other patient-centered, value-based models of care all recognize the value of case management. -
Geriatric Program addresses seniors
Senior citizens and their families are getting help in identifying and coping with the medical and social needs of the elderly through a Geriatric Assessment Program offered by Geisinger Health System, with headquarters in Danville, PA. -
Giving advice on clear communication
To address the issues of health literacy, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, made a radical move. It abolished its patient education committee and formed the Health Literacy Institute that consists of an interdisciplinary team of caregivers who are dedicated to improving health literacy through better communication. -
Motivate change: Use a few key questions
How do you get patients to put into practice the steps for better disease management, prevention techniques, or adherence to a medication regimen? -
Studies evaluate transition care
Programs designed to help transition care for hospitalized older patients to outside healthcare clinicians and settings are associated with reduced rates of hospital readmissions, according to two reports in the July 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.