Emergency Case Management

Nursing Case Management

This classic resource offers complete coverage of nursing case management - from theoretical background and historical perspective to practical applications and how the field is changing to meet the challenges of today's health care environment. It focuses on the implementation of various case management models used throughout the United States and abroad. Key topics include the impact of public policy on health care; understanding the effects of health care reimbursement and its application at the patient level; throughput and capacity management; the impact of the revenue cycle; compliance and regulatory issues; and principles needed to improve case manager-client interaction. This helpful resource is designed to help nurse case managers assess their organization's readiness for case management, prepare and implement a plan to achieve necessary improvements and evaluate the plan's success. Includes numerous proven case management models currently being used in institutions across the country Organized to take the nursing case manager on a journey from the historical development of nursing case management to the successful implementation of a case management program Offers detailed guidance for planning, implementing, and evaluating a case management program Outlines the planning process with information on key topics such as analysis of the organization, the role of the organization's members, selection criteria for new case managers, case management education, credentialing, and partnerships Features guidelines for implementing a case management program with information on ethical issues, technology, compliance, and regulatory issues Addresses the evaluation component of developing and implementing a case management program by presenting information on outcomes, research, documentation, continuous quality improvement, measuring cost effectiveness, care continuum, and evidence-based practice Presents acute care and community based models of case management Highlights the evolution of collaborative models of case management, addressing key elements of joint decision-making, shared accountability, and interdisciplinary systems of care Addresses health care delivery through case management and public policy by presenting current legislative issues and their affect on both health care reimbursement and the application of care at the patient level Presents the insights, experiences, and advice of nursing administrators who have researched and successfully implemented nursing case management programs in various facilities

Emergency Department Case Management, Second Edition

From defining goals, clarifying roles, and understanding the necessary knowledge and skills required, Emergency Department Case Management: The Compendium of Best Practices, 2nd Edition will ensure that ED case management staff have a solid and sustainable foundation in place. After exploring models and reviewing emergency department infrastructure, this compendium will help readers outline key partnerships, present multiple options for case finding, tackle observation status accurately, address quality and evaluation issues, and identify ways ED RN case managers and social workers coordinate care for complex cases, such as pediatric, psychiatric, homeless, and uninsured populations. In addition to many new tools, this book is also packed with more than 20 detailed spotlights and case studies discussing ED case management strategies, best practices, and experiences of ED professionals from across the country. The new edition includes: The presence of case management RNs and Social Workers in emergency departments (ED) has become a standard since the first edition of this text was published in 2007. Ever-expanding and changing regulations for EDs and hospitals have emerged, while best practices have evolved to address these challenges. This new edition discusses these changes and provides updated guidance on running a compliant, effective, and efficient case management team in the ED. It also provides insight on adapting the role of case management based on unique ED patient populations and helps ED case managers stay ahead of the curve by examining what lies ahead in their profession.

Disaster Case Management