Case Management Advisor articles from June 2005

Case Management Advisor archives from June 2005

Integrated care management program generates 3-to-1 return on investment.
June 1, 2005... Integrated care management program generates 3-to-1 return on investment Team approach ensures members get all the care they need An integrated care management program has resulted in a return on investment of greater than 3-to-1 for...

Plan's case managers visit clients face-to-face.(Health Plan of Nevada)
June 1, 2005... Plan's case managers visit clients face-to-face Proactive approach aimed at preventing problems Case managers at Health Plan of Nevada interact face-to-face with their clients to coordinate their care, working with them in physician...

Newborn home care can improve outcomes.
June 1, 2005... Newborn home care can improve outcomes Well-trained staff key to success A newborn is most at risk for jaundice and dehydration during the first 10 days of life, and these conditions mean increased risk for hospitalization and...

Careful planning required for new mom and baby.(new mom and baby services at HealthTouch)
June 1, 2005... Careful planning required for new mom and baby First, make sure the need is there Before you jump into a new mom and baby service, be sure you have a market for the program, suggests Candace Sharkey, RN, MS, executive director of...

Pathway model improves patient care, teamwork.(Hospice Care Plus)
June 1, 2005... Pathway model improves patient care, teamwork Interdisciplinary system increases staff satisfaction Hospice Care Plus of Berea, KY, switched to a pathway model for patient care in the mid-1990s as way to improve care for patients and...

CE Questions.(continuing medical education on case management)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CE instructions Nurses participate in this continuing education program by reading the issue, using the provided references for further research, and studying the questions at the end of the issue. Participants should select what they...