Case Management 163WC0400X
Case Management: This is a general term used in the facilitation of specific treatment plan to make certain appropriate medical care is given to ill, disabled or injured patients. The focus here is meeting the individual's needs. Case management is used with community care for the elderly, people with mental health issues, disabilities, management of injuries through insurance and the within the court system as well as numerous others. Examples of Case Managers are health professionals, human service professionals and administrative staff positioned for the role.
Taxonomy Code: 163WC0400X
Nursing Service Providers | Registered Nurse | Case Management
Nursing Service Providers: Nurses offer care and support to patients. An RN is something of a specialist in patient care and an LPN is more of a generalist. Nurses can be somewhat stationary in a hospital setting or they may offer their services in another setting such as a nursing home or they may even do home visits.
Registered Nurse: A Registered Nurse is a graduate from a nursing program at a college or university and they have successfully passed a national licensing examination. They assist individuals, groups and families to prevent disease and achieve good health. They take care of the sick and injured in numerous establishments, like hospitals, private homes and other health care facilities.