This practical, "hands-on" guide includes vital information every case manager and administrator of a case management program need to be successful. A useful resource for working in the changing face of healthcare, it addresses case managers in all settings with an emphasis on nurse case managers and their role in providing patient care and containing costs. Focusing on the "nuts and bolts" aspects of case management, it discusses the operations of case management programs based on the authors' first hand experiences.Case Management Tip boxes in each chapter highlight important tips and provide easy access to this information.Case studies in several chapters address possible situations the case manager may confront along with the most effective solutions.Key points at the end of each chapter summarize pertinent information.Appendices provide extensive examples of forms and multi-disciplinary action plans used in various healthcare settings.
This is an excellent resource for the CCM exam and I would recommend this book in preparation for and future reference. Good luck!
Case Managers Survival Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book has a lot of good ideas in it. Some of the text seems to be a bit wordy. This book had a lot more material in it than previous editions. I ordered a less expensive book thinking it was the 2003 edition and had to send it back as it was an earlier edition and not as complete.
Excellent, concise, practical, very useful for new CM's
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As a new Case Manager I found this book to an excellent reference book. The information was concise and practical. A must fo Case Manager's who are starting out. Gives great descriptions of teminology and the differneces in all health care systems. The legal and ethical material provided offer much for the working case manager.
Excellent, clear guide for case managers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
I have read several books on case management in the last year. This informative book gives concise information on the history, finance, roles, models,documentation and measuring quality and effectiveness of CM. Espcially helpful was referenes to JCAHO and CM. Well worth the money
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