Foundations of Case Management: A Practical Guide for RNs Transitioning from Nurse to Case Manager

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Whether you are a nurse transitioning to case management or already working as a case manager and want a firm foundation in the practice, Foundations of Case Management is your indispensable tool and must-have desk reference. Foundations of Case Management is the ultimate resource for the nurse who would like to build on the knowledge and experience they have gained in their nursing career, and transfer those skills to a new career in case management.

It starts by explaining what case management is and the necessary skills, qualities, and traits of the case manager. Next, the reader is able to identify the areas of nursing that are transferable to case management. And finally, they acquire new knowledge and skills that are necessary to succeed in case management including key terms, best practice, and CMSA's Standards of Practice.

This self-study book has an easy-to-understand approach that includes:

• Introduction to Case Management
• The Case Management Process
• Ethical Legal, and Practice Standards
• Principles of Case Management Practices
• Utilization Management Review
• Care Delivery
• Rehabilitation
• Psychosocial Concepts and Support Systems
• Communication
• Quality and Outcomes Measurements
• Reimbursement Methods and Managed Care Principles
• Definitions and Abbreviations

It is comprehensive without overwhelming the reader with extensive details about each topic. Instead, it gently guides the reader into a discovery of case management. The book includes case studies to bring concepts to life and has thought-provoking questions to help the reader self-assess their skills and competency level. This practical resource helps case managers learn the fundamentals. You will find yourself keeping this essential tool close at hand and referring back to it frequently in your daily work as a case manager.

About the Author

Deanna Cooper Gillingham RN, CCM is a bestselling author and case management leader. She has over a quarter-century of extensive, award-winning, clinical and case management experience including complex case management, transplant case management, Med Surg, Dialysis, Oncology, Hospice, SICU, LDRP, L&D, and Ambulatory Care. Deanna is passionate about developing the case management workforce. As co-founder and CEO of the Case Management Institute, she is dedicated to decreasing barriers to entry into the profession and developing case managers into leaders. Deanna has developed several courses for nurses and case managers including Foundations of Case Management, Utilization Management, CCM Exam Prep, and Study Strategies for the CCM Exam. She is the author of the #1 Best Seller - CCM Certification Made Easy: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Case Manager Exam, currently in its 3rd edition and the go-to resource for CCM certification preparation.