As a nurse case manager, I take pride in being empathetic and work hard to care for my patients to the best of my ability. But looking back, I ask myself: Did I truly know my patients? Did I take the time to learn about them beyond their medical conditions? Did I ask...
There is a saying that we meet our patients where they are. But as nurse case managers, we meet our patients where they are and work to help them find the resources they need to move forward. As part of the nurse case managers’ assessment, we are charged with...
Nurse case managers and Independent Patient/Health Advocates are often a lifeline for individuals facing catastrophic or complex medical conditions. Finding one can be challenging, as can knowing how to work together as a team to ensure a patient’s safety, care...
In this week’s post, I wanted to remind readers that Case Management Week will take place from October 12th to 18th this year. While the official celebration runs from October 12 to 18th, the Case Management Society of America is recognizing case managers all month...
In theory, the nurse case manager is responsible for ensuring that communication between all parties (the patient, the family, all members of the treatment team, and the payer) is streamlined and coordinated. Does it happen in reality – sometimes In this post, I...
