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The Latest in Case Management
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...
The Conversation We Cannot Afford to Avoid: Sexual Health, Chronic Illness, and the Case Manager’s Role
By Heather R. Kelly, MSN, RN, BCPA, CPC Have you ever cared for a young adult with cancer? Looked a patient in the eyes as they realized they may never have biological children? Sat with a young...
Fall Forward: Advancing Case Management with Purpose
By Jenny Quigley-Stickney, MSN, RN, MHA, MA, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM As September arrives and the season begins to change, we are reminded that change can bring new opportunities. Fall gives us...
Career Advancement & Advice
Doubt and Second Guessing
By Laura Ostrowsky, RN, CCM, MUP I have been known to doubt myself. Should I, shouldn’t I is the first step in that process. Should I try? Should I speak up? Am I relevant? Is this a stupid...
Professional Development
The Importance of Goal Setting
By Fallon Benavides, RN, DNP, ACM As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time for reflection and renewal. For case managers, this is an opportunity to set meaningful goals—both personally and...
The FCM: Advancing Professional Case Management Practice
By Patricia Noonan, MBA, RN, CCM, CDP, FCM In December 2021, the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) launched the Case Management Fellow Program (FCM™) to recognize individuals who have made...
The Role of Mentorship in Leadership Development: From Novice to Intermediate Levels in Case Management
By Samantha Walker, RN, DNP, CCM, FCM Embarking on a leadership journey within case management is both thrilling and challenging. Navigating the intricate healthcare landscape requires a blend of...
Perspectives
Coloring Outside the Lines
By Brenda Sutliff, MSN, RN Fred has been developmentally disabled since birth. He was non-verbal and came to our hospital with a bowel obstruction due to Pica. He lived in a long-term nursing...
The Case for Simplicity: How Letting Go Can Lighten Your Load (and Your Mind)
By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM Professional case managers know a thing or two about juggling responsibilities. Our day usually includes trying to balance documentation, patient...
The Fear of Touch
By Takara Just, BSN, RN I was a nurse who lost the importance of touch. You see, as a nurse, as a case manager, you touch the lives of so many around you, for good or for ill, in so...
Health and Wellness
When Case Management Becomes Personal: A Journey Through Foot Health
By Jennifer Gazda, LCSW, CMC, CDP Every day, we wake up and strive to provide the best care and advocacy for patients and their families. Our specialized training and ongoing education give us the...
What is Your Self-Care Plan?
By Gary Wolfe, RN, CCM, FCM, Editor-in-Chief, CareManagement Do you have a self-care plan? We are used to making case management plants for our patients but what about ourselves? Case...
Just Stop and Take a Breath: Do You Have a Self-Care Plan?
By Cha-Loe Davis, LCSW, CCM In November, I met with my manager for my annual review. We began to discuss all my accomplishments over the past year. It was the first time I stopped and reflected on...
Case Management
May is a Busy Month For Nursing and Case Managers
By Pamayla E. Darbyshire, DHA. MSN/CNS, FCEITR (UoPx) National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6th to mark the start of National Nurses Week, which runs through May 12th (Florence...
The Effect of the ATM Gene Variant on Cancer Risk: How Does It Increase Your Chances of Developing Cancer?
By Verna Simmons Robinson, MSN, RNCCM, CMCN The ATM gene can be a silent killer. In 2024, my mother passed away due to cancer and its side effects. She had received a notification to come in for an...
Listening First: Why the Patient’s Voice Must Shape Meaningful Interventions
By Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM, FAACM Healthcare continues to invest time, energy, and resources into new care models, innovative interventions, and...
Clinical Care
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