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The Latest in Case Management
Falls and the Elderly: A Personal Story
By Barbara Buono Kuritz RN, BS, LHCA, CCM A Sudden Fall I recently fell while walking home after a successful weekly Mahjongg game with neighbors. The fall left me asking two questions: What...
Slumps, Grunts, Crisps, and Cobblers: Desserts but Different
By Elaine Bruner, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC, FCM Summer berries are in, and peaches are ripe where I live in Virginia. It’s time to create some of my favorite summer desserts: peach cobbler,...
When Compassion Becomes a Legacy: Remembering Dolly Parton
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM For generations, Dolly Parton’s unmistakable voice brought joy, comfort, laughter, and hope to millions around the world. When the world lost the beloved...
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...
Professional Development
Thinking About Becoming a Case Management Fellow
By Gary Wolfe, RN, CCM, FCM The application process for the Case Management Fellow Program is now open for the Class of 2026. Regardless of where you are in your case management career – just...
Bridging the Generational Divide in Case Management
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM How well do you really know the different generations you serve? As a professional case manager, chances are you have worked with every generation...
Strategic Steps to Advance Your Career With Personalized Growth
By Michelle Hartman As the job market is in constant flux, the ability to strategically plan your professional growth is more important than ever. Whether you aim to start a new venture or climb the...
Perspectives
Not Just Anything: Recognizing and Reclaiming Your Value as a Nurse, Social Worker and Case Manager
By Tenische Perry, BSN, RN, CCM When was the last time you were meeting with a patient or family member and were asked, "Are you the doctor?" Your response: I’m just the nurse. Have you ever been...
The Love After the Uniform: Walking Beside My Veteran
By Anna Zimmerly They say the battle ends when the uniform comes off—but no one tells you about the quiet wars that still echo long after the homecoming. When I met my husband, his Air Force days...
Case Management- Behind the Discharge
By Adrienne Trzonkowski, MSM RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CCM As I begin to type my daily end-of-day projected discharge email, something hits me. I am writing the name of a gentleman who has been...
Health and Wellness
Beyond Barriers: Embracing Adaptive Recreation as a Pathway to Inclusion and Well-Being
By Ilah Coe, BS Recreation and Leisure Services Navigating the world is tough for anyone. Navigating a world that does not understand you is even harder. Then, adding the complexities of a...
Fueling the Fire Without Getting Burned: Sustainable Self-Improvement That Lasts
By Lily Tamrick Chasing growth can feel like a race you’re always losing—always one more book, one more skill, one more habit to master. But personal development doesn’t have to come with stress...
Mental Health Awareness
By Gary Wolfe, RN, CCM, FCM How is your mental health? Since May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate National Nurses Week, and many case managers are nurses, I will focus on...
Case Management
The Value of Aging Life Care Professionals in Medical Case Management
By Jennifer Gazda DSW, LCSW, MSW In any number of medical settings, case managers are faced with many demands including the need to coordinate complex care, support patients and their families, plan...
More Than a Melody: The Story Behind “Taps”
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM I never knew… did you? It’s a simple question but sometimes, it opens the door to a deeper understanding of something we thought we...
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Mastering Long-Term Care Planning through Education-Part I
By Shakima Tozay DSW, MSW, LICSW, CCM & Dulcy Stout MSW, LCSW, CCM Proactive care planning is essential, especially for community home care. Professional case managers must...
Clinical Care
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Advocacy and Policy
Rights? What Rights?
By Paul Borja, PhD, DNP, EdD, MBA, PHN, RN, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CNML, FACDONA, FAACM With the rise of baby boomers, we see an increase in the number of individuals utilizing skilled nursing...
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