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The Latest in Case Management

Do You Want to Be a Case Manager When You Grow Up?

By Vivian Greenway, PhD, MSA, BSN, RN, PAHM, CCM  When did you last tell a young person (under 13) what you do as a case manager? This is a critical time to begin the conversation, as we know that at this age, children may start to wonder what they would like to be...

How Far Is Too Far?

By Amy S. Chartier MSN, BA, RN, CMGT-BC “Room 410A would like hot sauce for his lunch.”“We don’t have hot sauce; I don’t even know where to get some.”“Ask the case manager, they’ll know.” In the eleven years I’ve been a nurse case manager in an acute care setting, the...

Protect Your Skin: Understanding UV Safety Month and the Impact of Skin Cancer 

By Colleen Morley-Grabowski, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM As the summer sun shines brightly in the sky, it's important to remember that July is UV Safety Month to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive sun exposure and the risk of skin cancer. This...
Do You Want to Be a Case Manager When You Grow Up?

Do You Want to Be a Case Manager When You Grow Up?

By Vivian Greenway, PhD, MSA, BSN, RN, PAHM, CCM  When did you last tell a young person (under 13) what you do as a case manager? This is a critical time to begin the conversation, as we know that...

How Far Is Too Far?

How Far Is Too Far?

By Amy S. Chartier MSN, BA, RN, CMGT-BC “Room 410A would like hot sauce for his lunch.”“We don’t have hot sauce; I don’t even know where to get some.”“Ask the case manager, they’ll know.” In the...

Career Advancement & Advice

Managing Resources When There Appears to Be None

Managing Resources When There Appears to Be None

By Cynthia Hopkins, RN, MBA/HCM, ACM, CCM In the complex realm of healthcare, the challenge often lies in managing patient resources when conventional avenues seem scarce. Drawing on my experiences...

Empowering Social Workers

Empowering Social Workers

By Alan Boardman LMSW; ACM-SW “The focus for practice in a helping profession is faith in the possibilities within people, if given the right conditions for growth.”  -Bertha Capen Reynolds,...

Case Managers Benefit from Strategic Alliances 

Case Managers Benefit from Strategic Alliances 

By Catherine M. Mullahy, RN, BS, CRRN, CMM, FCM Case managers, whose role involves interacting with other members of their patients’ treatment teams, have yet to prioritize forming strategic...