Legislation targets violence in healthcare

July 6, 2022
Case Management Monthly

Violence against hospital staff members has been a worsening problem since COVID-19 began. Approximately 44% of nurses report experiencing physical violence in recent years, and 68% say they have been verbally abused, according to a study cited by the AHA.

American Rescue Plan extension aimed at increasing Medicaid access to home health services

July 13, 2022
Case Management Monthly

The federal government has prioritized giving more patients the ability to get healthcare in their homes. In pursuit of this goal, it recently granted an extension that will allow states more time to use American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds to provide additional long-term services and support to beneficiaries.

Postacute resource center allows case managers to focus on what’s truly important—the patient

July 20, 2022
Case Management Monthly

Case managers are overburdened and understaffed in hospitals across the country. With a tight job market, it’s likely that the crunch won’t lessen any time soon, so many organizations are looking to increase efficiency to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of their patients.

Complex case: A plan for discharge to home care fails

July 27, 2022
Case Management Monthly

Follow the discharge of a 70-year-old with a history of multiple transient ischemic attacks who recently experienced a stroke.

Director's desk: Caseload size recommendations per evidence-based practice

July 27, 2022
Case Management Monthly

Over the past two decades, case management research has established recommendations for optimal caseload size. These efforts were significant, contributed to evidence-based practice, and remain relevant today.