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This is the story of my journey from being afraid to move beyond the traditional nurse role to becoming a certified case manager. Whether you are looking for strategic planning or project management books, this is the place to look. Hain is dual ancc board certified as adult and gerontological nurse practitioner who has practice experience within nephrology nursing, memory disorder clinic and hospice care. Case management in integrating services for older people. The commission is a thought leader in case management and is well known for its certification examination. Hemophilia results from mutations at the factor viii or ix loci on the x chromosome and each occurs in mild, moderate, and severe forms. The healthcare management industry is in a constant state of change. Sage books advanced practice nurses as case managers. Professional medical textbooks for the medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, and other health professional fields.
It is our hope that our publications will inspire you, your organization, and the next generation of nurses. The nursing case management certification indicates a higher level of specialization in the field of case management to help facilitate patient care in an effective manner. Nursing case management provides a continuum of health care services for defined groups of patients. Have physicians contribute to andor write appeal letters for complex and difficult cases. Its literature is multidisciplinary, emphasizing clinical specialties, case management methodology, and the health care system. In a guide for nurse case managers, author charlotte cox provides an insightful guide to this evolving field of medicine. It is also appropriate for those seeking a basic course in case management practice.
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Nursing case managers work closely with patients and the healthcare team in order to expedite and ensure efficient care of the patient. Case management nursing is available for nurses in case management coordinate care for patients receiving longterm therapy and provide for optimal timing in all aspects of treatment. Case managers coordinate services for medically fragile children. Nurse case manager job description and salary certification. This classic resource offers complete coverage of nursing case management from theoretical background and historical perspective to practical applications and how the field is changing to meet the challenges of todays health care environment. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Leadership and nursing care management, 6th edition. Suggested reference list commission for case manager. The journal will consider papers on a wide range of topics on best practices, industry benchmarks, patient care, and original research of case managers. If youd like to get the case management nurse exam score you deserve, to quit worrying about whether your score on the case management nurse exam is good enough, and to beat the test taking game, then this might be the most important message you read this year. The nursing continuing education courses listed in this case management category will inform you about case management, utilization management, and discharge planning. Sage books the ultimate social sciences digital library. Case studies in nursing case management provides portrayals of health care organizations around the nation that have successfully implemente d case management programs.
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Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Sage reference the complete guide for your research journey. Hold health plans accountable by exercising all appeal rights. It reports on how case management is being used in inpatient, ambulatory, operating room, intensive care, home h ealth, and subacute settings. Nursing case management tammy garcia rnbsn portfolio. This is a concise, uptodate introduction to case management for all nurses and nursing students. Case managers specialize in almost every field of nursing. The ancc nursing case management board certification examination is a competency based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entrylevel clinical knowledge and skills of registered nurses in the nursing case management specialty after initial rn licensure. Wekell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A notebook for registered nurse case managers joy, cali on. Cmbok is an online resource tool developed by the commission for case manager certification the commission for all case managers and other health care professionals across all practice settings. Hemophilia nursing care planning and management study guide. Defining case management defining case management has proven to be much more challenging than defining other evolving nursing roles, such as the nurse practitioner, because of its primary focus on utilization of organizational resources, with an apparent dichotomy observed between cost containment and patient advocacy smith, 2011, p.
Nursing case management 9780323027656 us elsevier health. Nursing books from ana american nurses association. Management books our free management books will guide you through the wealth of theory and practicalities of effective management. A case management nurse is a registered nurse who oversees patients longterm care plans. Ccm certification made easy was written specifically to help you pass the certified case manager ccm exam, this extraordinary book is the ultimate resource for case managers preparing for examination. The suggested reference list shows the actual books from where the exam questions were written.
The alpha and attending case managers article nursingcenter. Case management is what kept me in nursing, frater said. Books written with coauthors include emergency department case management. From essentials to advanced practice applications nursing case management. Whether you are a nurse transitioning to case management or already active in it, this is your road map to coordinating successful patient care, from hospital to home.
Case management nursing case management by suzanne. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This manual helps readers enhance critical thinking skills and identify strengths and weaknesses. Students will discuss functions and issues in evolving role demands, opportunities, and responsibilities of the nurse case manager. Case management nursing continuing education courses. Most have a bachelors or advanced nursing degree however many case managers posses a diploma or associates degree in nursing. Weve all heard the phrase, do what you love an ideal that most of us believe in and want to live by. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The case management society of america cmsa facilitates the growth and development of professional case managers across the full health care continuum, promoting high quality, ethical practice benefitting patients and their families. Guide for education and practice nursing case management powell.
It has been created and organized based on the commission for case manager certification ccmc exam blueprint by a certified case manager, so. Ccm certification made easy case management study guide. Prepare for a new career as a case manager or just upgrade your skills to a whole new levelwith the newly updated case management. Written by nursing experts in case management, this book provides a clinical reference tool and continuing education contact hours. This case management certification preparatory course is designed to provide the practicing case manager with information to assist them in preparing for the ccm exam, as well as other case management certifications. Ana publishes books on a wide range of nursing topics, from the foundational documents that underpin all nursing practice and ethics to prep resources for ancc certification to career guides that keep you on your desired personal trajectory. A nurse case manager usually specializes in one specific area such as. The nurse, a primary care physician, patient and carer design a. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Elsevier is a leading publisher of health science books and journals, helping to advance medicine by delivering superior education, reference information and decision support tools to doctors, nurses, health practitioners and students. Written for new case managers, this book is a practical guide for nurses, social workers, and others responsible for coordinating and managing the care of the individual patient within the healthcare system. Like previous editions, the third edition not only describes the historical development of case management, but also provides useful case. Geared for those working in hospital settings, clinics, and health plan offices, this helpful reference text provides guidelines, tips, and tools for becoming a successful nurse case manager.
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Where can i find a free nursing case manager study guide. Case management has gone from episodic, to coordinating central arenas. Home health, hospice, and other home care services. Denial management ensure that case management and the business office understand key contractual elements for payers. Based on results of cna, member receives an individualized care plan and is assigned to care management or case management based on results of cna, member receives an individualized care plan and is assigned to care management or case management. A practical guide for education and practice nursing case management powell by suzanne k. A practical guide to success in managed care by suzanne k. Case management nursing case management by suzanne k. Nursing delivery systems have had to change to meet the economic and quality goals demanded by this increased accountability. Designed to help nurse case managers assess their organizations readiness for case management synopsis. Commission for case manager certification expands eligibility for boardcertified case manager exam. In just his years of nursing, frater said, not only the duties and opportunities, but also the perception of case managers in the health care industry have profoundly shifted, moving from outright hostility in some settings to general appreciation of case managers work in helping patients. Written for new case managers, this book is a practical guide for nurses, social workers, and others responsible for coordinating and managing the care of the.
Among the changes are the roles and functions of utilization management um, which has evolved as a system to evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness of care related to optimal outcomes. I found it very helpful and just read through the chapters that were appropriate for this stage of the game. The managed care era has brought with it the need for accountability for the use of limited health care resources. Mullahy, rn, bs, crrn, ccm, and now in its sixth edition, it is an indispensable guide for case managers, case management department heads and other healthcare professionals. The master of science in nursing case management or an msn with a case management track would be appropriate in these instances. This study is part of a project to map the literature of nursing, sponsored by the nursing and allied health resources section of the medical library.
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