Activity 9
Role and Function
Describe the roles and functions of the nurse case manager in (1) acute care, (2) home care, and (3) primary care settings.
Often the case manager is a social worker rather than a nurse. What skills would a nurse need to have to better prepare to do a community health plan for a patient? Why are these skills important?
What are some of the approaches case managers use to promote the highest quality of care with careful use of resources? Think globally…how can palliative care and hospice services assist this strategy.
Reading and Resources
- Chapter 1 in Fundamentals of Case Management Practice
- Case Management Society of America
- Pizzi, Michael A,PhD., O.T.R./L. (2014). Promoting health, wellness, and quality of life at the end of life: Hospice interdisciplinary perspectives on creating a good death. Journal of Allied Health, 43(4), 212-20.
- Annicka G M van der,Plas, Vissers, K. C., Francke, A. L., Donker, G. A., Jansen, W. J. J., Deliens, L., & Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B. (2015). Involvement of a case manager in palliative care reduces hospitalisations at the end of life in cancer patients; A mortality follow-back study in primary care. PLoS One, 10(7)
- Meyer, Star,R.N., B.S.N. (2012). Care management role in end-of-life discussions. Care Management Journals, 13(4), 180-3.
- Review the National Committee for Quality Assurance certification criteria
Additional Instructions:
- All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
- Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
- Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
- Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
- Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.
Submission Options:
Choose One:
Instructions:
Paper
- 4 to 6-page paper. Include title and reference pages.
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
- 8 to 10 slides. Add title and reference slides.
- Follow Rules of 7.
Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation
- 8 to 10 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides.
- Follow Rules of 7.
Video Presentation
- 5 to 8-minute video presentation.
- Attach reference page or include in video.
- Professional appearance and background.
- Video submissions must include a script in Word format, submitted through Turnitin for an Originality Report.
Table
- Table with appropriate columns and headers.
- Include title and reference pages.
Graphs or other illustrations
- Graphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.
Poster
- Poster utilizing any applicable poster template. Include visual graphics/images/other formats for visual appeal. Include appropriate title and references on poster.
Collaboration for Improving Outcomes- Role and Function
Description: The baccalaureate graduate nurse will contribute the unique nursing perspective
to interprofessional teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Course Competencies: 1) Assess the roles of the nurse case manager in the contemporary
health care structure. 3) Examine the role of case management in end of life care including
ethical and legal issues.
QSEN Competencies: 1) Patient-Centered Care 2) Teamwork and Collaboration 3) Evidence-
Based Practice
BSN Essential VI
Area Gold
Mastery
Silver
Proficient
Bronze
Acceptable
Acceptable
Mastery not
Demonstrated
Roles and
Functions
Explains the
roles and
functions of the
nurse case
manager in each
acute care, home
care, and
primary care
settings
Discusses the
roles and
functions of the
nurse case
manager in each
acute care, home
care, and
primary care
settings or
explains two of
the three
functions
Lists the roles
and functions of
the nurse case
manager in acute
care, home care,
and primary care
settings or
explains one of
the three
functions
Does not
address the
topic
Details Skills Fully details the
skills a nurse
would need to
better prepare to
do a community
health plan for a
patient.
Discusses the
skills a nurse
would need to
better prepare to
do a community
health plan for a
patient.
Lists the skills a
nurse would
need to better
prepare to do a
community
health plan for a
patient.
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