Articles Tagged With: skills
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Occupational Therapy and Hospital Readmissions
Occupational therapy is a bit like case management. In both vocations, the greater healthcare community (and population in general) is not entirely familiar with their purpose. Both positions often are all-encompassing, diverse, and necessary as they consider the whole person. Both occupational therapists and case managers often play a role in helping control hospital spending.
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Ethics Volunteers Still Can Be ‘Fired’ from Committee
It may be worth giving time to the member without ethics knowledge who is willing to learn or a person still developing proper interpersonal skills. Leaders can help teach these skills, transforming borderline members into essential contributors.
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The Case Manager’s Toolbox: The Essential Skills of an Effective Case Manager, Part 4
This month, we will end our discussion on case management skills, tools, and techniques with an in-depth review of the concept of communication, particularly in the role of the case management professional.
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The Case Manager’s Toolbox: The Essential Skills of an Effective Case Manager, Part 2
In this month’s Case Management Insider, we will continue our discussion of the essential skills RN case managers and social workers need. Last time, we discussed the case management process and the tools and techniques needed to be effective in assessing, planning, and managing patient care, utilization management, and discharge planning.
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Communication Game Can Teach Staff to Understand Each Other
Poor communication can lead to surgical mistakes and other medical errors, so organizations need to find ways to help staff improve their communication and relational skills among colleagues.