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Caring for Medically Complex Children Takes a Village

Nurse.com

In this model, nurses provide not only care but also coordination of care and can develop patient-focused care plans, which is necessary to keep everything running smoothly, according to Whitfield. Another nurse and I were the daytime care coordinators,” Whitfield said.

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

Integrated care focuses on the whole person by coordinating physical and behavioral health care along with substance use treatment. There are different models for how integrated care is delivered, but care coordination makes all the difference. What is care coordination?

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Nursing the Nation and the World

Digital Doorway

Nurses nurse the nation in schools, dialysis centers, assisted living, nursing homes, home health, hospice, and public health. Nurses case manage patients with tuberculosis, fulfill critical roles in patient transportation and life flight, and they provide cancer navigation and care coordination.

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How to Make the Best of Your Health Insurance

Nurses Advocates

You can also ask for a nurse case manager to help you find providers and the resources needed to meet your needs. They work in many areas, including addressing insurance challenges and care coordination. You can also call your insurance customer service department. This number is usually on the back of your card.

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2024 Professional Reading List

Nurses Advocates

Each year, I cover new books written by Nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals impacting healthcare. It accurately provides clear information and training regarding the role of an acute care case manager, along with case studies and expert mentoring, all in a single resource.