Case Management

Case management is a proven solution to improve quality and efficiency in care delivery. The same holds true in workers compensation, as employers and insurers seek ways to decrease the impact of direct and indirect costs while promoting employee health, wellness, and productivity. Within this context, the professional case manager, particularly one who is board certified, brings important skills in assessment, evaluation, and care coordination to identify the most appropriate and timely resources at every phase, from diagnosis and treatment, to rehabilitation and eventual return to work and beyond. the professional case manager in a care coordination role, delivering services to an employee who has become injured on the job or who has an occupation-related illness or disability. It should be noted that although workers compensation, as a state-mandated program, is a specialized area of practice, it falls well within the overall scope of professional case management. Case management is an advanced practice within health and human services, bringing together professionals with diverse backgrounds such as nursing, social work, vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and others. Case managers, particularly those who are board certified, have the requisite knowledge, skills, and expertise to act in a care coordination role to ensure access to the right care and treatment at the optimal time, in pursuit of desired outcomes - especially a successful return to work. Case managers also take a holistic approach that looks at the entire person, with communication and collaboration skills that builds consensus among stakeholders and increases buy-in by the injured employee.

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Last date updated on April, 2024