New CCMC board to focus on disability management

The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) announced that its recently selected 2018–2019 officers will focus on the professional development of case managers and disability specialists.

The 16-member board is comprised of volunteers with Jeannie LeDoux, RN, BSN, MBA, CCM, CPHQ, CTT+, serving as chair. The officers are committed to ensuring case managers and disability specialists have opportunities for professional development through education and certification, according to a CCMC press release

While case managers typically work for hospitals, health plans, and long-term care facilities, disability management specialists often work for employers or workers’ compensation organizations to help disabled or injured staff remain at or return to work.

The officers represent a range of experience, aligning with CCMC’s goal of ensuring a diverse case management workforce to meet the needs of a diverse patient population. Over the next year, CCMC will work to expand its tools and resources for case managers and disability managers. CCMC offers both the Certified Case Manager® (CCM®) and Certified Disability Management Specialist® (CDMS®) credentials.