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The Latest in Case Management
Are You an Assertive or Aggressive Case Manager
By Karen Hooven RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM Are you an Assertive or Aggressive Case Manager, or a combination of both? Or do you consider yourself "firm"? Does it matter? It does matter. Whether you...
Setting Boundaries is Self-Care!
By Christina Sanchez, LCSW Imagine a case manager wrapping up their day, feeling inundated with paperwork, pending calls, and the looming responsibilities of their evening routine with family. Does...
Recognizing Vulnerability
By Donna Stewart, RN, BSN, CCM After the recent death of my father from lung cancer, the various family stressors that accompany such a loss, and then the very unexpected passing of one of my...
Career Advancement & Advice
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
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
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...