Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00003
Kim Schuetze
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Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00001
Suzanne K Powell
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Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00008
Susan E Palsbo, Margaret F Mastal, Lolita T O'Donnell
Disability care coordination organizations (DCCOs) combine attributes of the medical home model and community nursing. Teams of nurses and social workers collaborate with the client to arrange disability-competent medical and social services. This article synthesizes observational findings from site visits to approximately half of the DCCOs operating in 2004. DCCOs have 6 core clinical activities: comprehensive assessment; self-directed, person-centered planning; health visit support; centralized medical-social record; community resource engagement; and constant communication. We also identified 3 core business competencies: service coordination, patient education/behavioral modification, and continuous enhancement of disability competency. Each DCCO started as a new company rather than as a product line of an existing business, and each included the target population in the design stage. Most DCCOs contract with state Medicaid agencies under a prepaid capitation arrangement, and some also enroll Medicare beneficiaries. Capitated DCCOs retain cost savings and may be financially stronger than fee-for-service DCCOs. Although studies suggest that DCCOs improve coordination and clinical outcomes while reducing costs, the current evidence has not been peer reviewed.
{"title":"Disability care coordination organizations: improving health and function in people with disabilities.","authors":"Susan E Palsbo, Margaret F Mastal, Lolita T O'Donnell","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200609000-00008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Disability care coordination organizations (DCCOs) combine attributes of the medical home model and community nursing. Teams of nurses and social workers collaborate with the client to arrange disability-competent medical and social services. This article synthesizes observational findings from site visits to approximately half of the DCCOs operating in 2004. DCCOs have 6 core clinical activities: comprehensive assessment; self-directed, person-centered planning; health visit support; centralized medical-social record; community resource engagement; and constant communication. We also identified 3 core business competencies: service coordination, patient education/behavioral modification, and continuous enhancement of disability competency. Each DCCO started as a new company rather than as a product line of an existing business, and each included the target population in the design stage. Most DCCOs contract with state Medicaid agencies under a prepaid capitation arrangement, and some also enroll Medicare beneficiaries. Capitated DCCOs retain cost savings and may be financially stronger than fee-for-service DCCOs. Although studies suggest that DCCOs improve coordination and clinical outcomes while reducing costs, the current evidence has not been peer reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"11 5","pages":"255-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26284643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00009
Tracey M Zilke, Ruby Shaw Morrison, Angela Kirby, Troy Scott Martin
The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, prompted a major mobilization of Alabama active military reservists and Alabama National Guardsmen to serve in the Middle East. Health problems related to geographic relocation, environmental threats, combat and other traumatic events, and the stress associated with serving in an active capacity have resulted in an increase in the number of patients and the variety of illnesses being seen at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. The Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center developed a combat veterans care coordination program to efficiently and effectively manage the care of returning combat veterans. The development and first-year outcomes of the program are described.
{"title":"Development of an interdisciplinary case management program for combat veterans.","authors":"Tracey M Zilke, Ruby Shaw Morrison, Angela Kirby, Troy Scott Martin","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200609000-00009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, prompted a major mobilization of Alabama active military reservists and Alabama National Guardsmen to serve in the Middle East. Health problems related to geographic relocation, environmental threats, combat and other traumatic events, and the stress associated with serving in an active capacity have resulted in an increase in the number of patients and the variety of illnesses being seen at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. The Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center developed a combat veterans care coordination program to efficiently and effectively manage the care of returning combat veterans. The development and first-year outcomes of the program are described.</p>","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"11 5","pages":"265-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26284574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00006
Guy D'Andrea
Case management organizations must often make a choice about whether to invest time and resources in pursuing external accreditation. The decision is a complex one and requires understanding of the interaction among many forward-looking variables. This study examines the use of computer-based tools to analyze the value of accreditation to support more effective decision making about whether to pursue accreditation.
{"title":"Analyzing the value of accreditation: application of computer decision tools to a complex decision.","authors":"Guy D'Andrea","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200609000-00006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Case management organizations must often make a choice about whether to invest time and resources in pursuing external accreditation. The decision is a complex one and requires understanding of the interaction among many forward-looking variables. This study examines the use of computer-based tools to analyze the value of accreditation to support more effective decision making about whether to pursue accreditation.</p>","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"11 5","pages":"249-52; quiz 253-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26284641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00012
Christopher Wood
{"title":"Drive further gains in workforce productivity through return to work strategy.","authors":"Christopher Wood","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200609000-00012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00012","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"11 5","pages":"277-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00012","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26284645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00004
Marilyn Handley, Marietta Stanton
This article examines the case management needs of a pregnant woman confined to bed after preterm premature rupture of membranes. Through the period when she is confined to bed, interventions and outcomes are determined on the basis of evidence-based guidelines. By examining this case study, it is anticipated that best practices can be determined for women in similar situations.
{"title":"Evidence-based case management in a high-risk pregnancy: a case study.","authors":"Marilyn Handley, Marietta Stanton","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200609000-00004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article examines the case management needs of a pregnant woman confined to bed after preterm premature rupture of membranes. Through the period when she is confined to bed, interventions and outcomes are determined on the basis of evidence-based guidelines. By examining this case study, it is anticipated that best practices can be determined for women in similar situations.</p>","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"11 5","pages":"240-6; quiz 247-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26284642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200609000-00013
Amy M Lang
{"title":"Considerations for the use of botulinum toxin in pain management.","authors":"Amy M Lang","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200609000-00013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"11 5","pages":"279-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/00129234-200609000-00013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26284644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-07-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200607000-00006
M. Owen
Forward-thinking companies and organizations are embracing the concept of managing employee health holistically to improve overall wellness and productivity. As these initiatives are designed and implemented, case managers will be key players, given the important skills we bring to the table. The focus on employee health, including the need for greater integration of medical and behavioral interventions, was a key topic at the Institute of Health and Productivity Management’s (IHPM’s) conference held in Orlando in late March. The conference brought together CEOs, corporate medical offices, wellness directors, case managers, disease managers, and pharmaceutical industry professionals, as well as organizations such as the American Cancer Society, which has educational initiatives around employee health issues such as smoking cessation and nutrition. As a case manager, I saw within this gathering of corporate and healthcare thought leaders an important opportunity for the case management professional. As advocates and educators, case managers are in a unique position because of our skill set, including clinical expertise, our knowledge of resources within a community, and our interpersonal skills that enable us to be the collaborators and communicators within multidisciplinary teams. The challenge is for the practice of case management to be proactive in reaching out to employers, to inform them of our skills and expertise, and to promote case managers as essential members of health and productivity teams. Rather than waiting for others to invite us to participate, case managers need to be willing to take the lead. The Case Manager Roles and Function Study, completed by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), not only documents the evolution of the practice, but continues to build a definitive foundation by which we can prove the value of our practice (see January/February 2006, “Roles and Function Study, Part I” and March/April 2006, “Roles and Function Study, Part II”). Interestingly, one way case managers can become involved in employer initiatives is to start “at home.” Although we work in different practice settings, the majority of case managers are employees; we work for other firms and organizations. Within the companies where we work, we need to look for ways in which we can help provide employee education and promote wellness and chronic disease prevention. We need to explore the roles we can play within our organizations as advocates. Building upon this experience, case managers can take the next News and Views
{"title":"Case managers bring vital skills to help employers adopt health-conscious culture.","authors":"M. Owen","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200607000-00006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200607000-00006","url":null,"abstract":"Forward-thinking companies and organizations are embracing the concept of managing employee health holistically to improve overall wellness and productivity. As these initiatives are designed and implemented, case managers will be key players, given the important skills we bring to the table. The focus on employee health, including the need for greater integration of medical and behavioral interventions, was a key topic at the Institute of Health and Productivity Management’s (IHPM’s) conference held in Orlando in late March. The conference brought together CEOs, corporate medical offices, wellness directors, case managers, disease managers, and pharmaceutical industry professionals, as well as organizations such as the American Cancer Society, which has educational initiatives around employee health issues such as smoking cessation and nutrition. As a case manager, I saw within this gathering of corporate and healthcare thought leaders an important opportunity for the case management professional. As advocates and educators, case managers are in a unique position because of our skill set, including clinical expertise, our knowledge of resources within a community, and our interpersonal skills that enable us to be the collaborators and communicators within multidisciplinary teams. The challenge is for the practice of case management to be proactive in reaching out to employers, to inform them of our skills and expertise, and to promote case managers as essential members of health and productivity teams. Rather than waiting for others to invite us to participate, case managers need to be willing to take the lead. The Case Manager Roles and Function Study, completed by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), not only documents the evolution of the practice, but continues to build a definitive foundation by which we can prove the value of our practice (see January/February 2006, “Roles and Function Study, Part I” and March/April 2006, “Roles and Function Study, Part II”). Interestingly, one way case managers can become involved in employer initiatives is to start “at home.” Although we work in different practice settings, the majority of case managers are employees; we work for other firms and organizations. Within the companies where we work, we need to look for ways in which we can help provide employee education and promote wellness and chronic disease prevention. We need to explore the roles we can play within our organizations as advocates. Building upon this experience, case managers can take the next News and Views","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"19 1","pages":"224-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80251458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-07-01DOI: 10.1097/00129234-200607000-00001
Suzanne K Powell
{"title":"When things go wrong: responding to adverse events: a consensus statement of the Harvard hospitals.","authors":"Suzanne K Powell","doi":"10.1097/00129234-200607000-00001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/00129234-200607000-00001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74081,"journal":{"name":"Lippincott's case management : managing the process of patient care","volume":"11 4","pages":"193-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1097/00129234-200607000-00001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26215186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}