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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 are Assertive or Aggressive could significantly influence your...

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 this scenario sound familiar? Research indicates that healthcare...

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 patients, I realized I needed to make the time to schedule a long-past-due...