Case Management Focus In last week’s post, I shared eight Return-to-Work Strategies for Nurse Case Managers to use in helping the injured worker return to gainful employment. This week, I wanted to discuss metrics, independent […]

Case Management Focus Return to work is a key outcome nurse case managers strive to achieve. In the article, discuss some strategies that can help injured workers return to gainful employment.  I hope these tips […]

Case Management Focus The workers' compensation system is complex and challenging for many physicians to navigate. This leads to many physicians refusing to treat injured workers. As a result, many states are faced with shortages […]

Case Management Focus Nurse Case managers working in the area of workers’ compensation face many challenges. Over the next few weeks, I am going to outline a few of them with tips to help you […]

Case Management Focus In this article, I want to discuss the challenges that can arise in a workers' compensation claim and how they can be recognized and addressed by having a nurse case manager on […]

Case Management Focus For the past several years, I have written two lists; the Professional Reading List and the Summer Reading list. I do this by reaching out to readers and asking for your suggestions.   […]

Case Management Focus Nurse Case Managers are under a lot of stress for a variety of reasons. Here are two that affect all case managers no matter where their clients live: keeping up with ever […]

Case Management Focus One key role nurse case managers play is assisting injured workers, their families and other support system individuals set realistic expectations as they enter and navigate the complex healthcare system.   Our healthcare […]