The governor of a state that is considered to be an epicenter for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) makes a national appeal to physicians and nurses to assist his state during the pandemic. His state has almost 70,000 cases, and half of these cases are in one major city.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking a toll on the mental and financial health of many Americans. A survey published over the summer by the Commonwealth Fund found that one-third of adults in the United States reported that they were struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, or sadness. “This is a significantly higher proportion than in other countries, where no more than one-quarter of adults reported the same,” wrote study authors.
What your patients don’t know may hurt them. Low health literacy is a problem that affects many patients. They might struggle to understand prescription labels or dosing directions. They may lack a basic understanding of their condition. Even highly educated people might have difficulty understanding medical information and instructions, which limits their ability to participate effectively in their care.
Sherry, a medical case manager with five years of experience, faces her most challenging role when her 87-year-old father, David, is diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The initial fear she feels upon receiving this news is overwhelming, almost paralyzing, but she overcomes it and moves into action mode to ensure that her father receives the best care.
Case management lost a significant figure on August 30 when Karen Zander passed away at the age of 72. Considered a pioneer in the field, Karen devoted herself to advancing case management and making contributions and role modifications to match the rapid, changing needs of modern healthcare.
Since the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, work has looked a little different for many case managers. “Most case managers that I know are working remotely at least half of the time,” says Diane Iverson, RN, BSN, BS, ACM, CCM, a case manager in the Baltimore area.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a huge challenge for case managers across the country. One of the biggest hurdles they’ve faced has been overcoming issues related to discharging COVID-19 patients in the midst of the outbreak.
