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Developed by the Case Management Society of America (CMSA), this manual provides case managers with the essential tools necessary to successfully support quality patient care within today's complex healthcare system. This updated and revised second edition addresses the role of the case manager and unpacks how to assess and treat patients with complex issues; including those who are challenged with medical and behavioural conditions and poor access to care services, as well as chronic illnesses and disabilities, and require multidisciplinary care to regain health and function. With a wealth of information on regulatory requirements, new models of care, integration of services, and new performance measures, chapters outline the steps needed to begin, implement, and use the interventions of the Integrated Case Management approach.Written by case managers for case managers, this practical manual presents the CMSA--tested approach toward systematically integrating physical and mental health case management principles and assessment tools. As the healthcare field continues to increase in complexity and given the constantly changing regulatory environment, healthcare workers must know how to integrate those new regulations, describe alternative payment options, and implement requirements for greater patient and family assessment, care planning, and care coordination in their practice.New to This Edition:Increased coverage and focus on Social Determinants of HealthNew chapters on support specialty populations including veterans, trauma survivors, maternal child health, children with special healthcare needsSimplified terminology and presentation of CMSA Assessment Grid and processKey FeaturesAligned with the Model Care Act, the CMSA Standards of Practice, and the CMSA Core Curriculum for Case ManagementAssists case managers enhance their ability to work with complex patients and learn how to apply new evidence-based assessments, as it fosters safe and high-quality careTeaches case managers to evaluate patients for medical and mental health barriers in order to coordinate appropriate integrated interventions and treatment planningIntegrates biological, psychological, social and health system assessmentSupports care of adult, elderly, and pediatric patient populations with complex issues

New collaborative models of health care service delivery are contributing to quality and cost improvements, especially in treating children and families. At the same time, deficits in communication between systems sharing patients can not only lead to confusion and waste, but also to increased risk of harm.Case Management and Care Coordination offers an evidence-based framework, best practices, and clinical common sense to meet this ongoing challenge. Focusing on families of children with chronic health issues, it outlines the processes of case management and care coordination, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of team members, and models streamlined, patient-centered service delivery. This analysis cuts through much of the complexity of case management while emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and advocacy in pursuing best outcomes for patients. And as an extra dimension of usefulness, the book is accessible to lay readers, empowering families to make informed decisions and have a more active role in their own care. Included in the coverage:Essential skills for integrated case management.Children and youth with special health care needs.Transitional care and case management settings for children and families.Case management and home visitation programs.Managed care and care coordination.Technology and care coordination.Effectively illustrating the possibilities and potential of health care reform, Case Management and Care Coordination is an essential resource for pediatricians and health care professionals, as well as for families of children with special health care needs.

New collaborative models of health care service delivery are contributing to quality and cost improvements, especially in treating children and families. At the same time, deficits in communication between systems sharing patients can not only lead to confusion and waste, but also to increased risk of harm.

Case Management and Care Coordination offers an evidence-based framework, best practices, and clinical common sense to meet this ongoing challenge. Focusing on families of children with chronic health issues, it outlines the processes of case management and care coordination, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of team members, and models streamlined, patient-centered service delivery. This analysis cuts through much of the complexity of case management while emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and advocacy in pursuing best outcomes for patients. And as an extra dimension of usefulness, the book is accessible to lay readers, empowering families to make informed decisions and have a more active role in their own care. Included in the coverage:

Essential skills for integrated case management.Children and youth with special health care needs.Transitional care and case management settings for children and families.Case management and home visitation programs.Managed care and care coordination.Technology and care coordination.

Effectively illustrating the possibilities and potential of

health care reform, Case Management and Care Coordination is an essential resource for pediatricians and health care professionals, as well as for families of children with special health care needs.