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Case management as a mindset.

G G Mayer1

  • 1Friendly Hills HealthCare Network, La Habra, CA, USA.

Quality Management in Health Care
|March 3, 1997
PubMed
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Case management for infants with complex conditions, like gastroschisis, can save lives and reduce long-term costs. This approach enabled a baby to return home and thrive, transforming healthcare practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Neonatal Care
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • A complex case involving an infant with gastroschisis highlighted deficiencies in care coordination and discharge planning.
  • The infant required prolonged neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay without a clear plan for home transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a case management model for infants with complex medical needs.
  • To improve patient outcomes and facilitate successful home discharge for high-risk infants.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a dedicated case management model by Friendly Hills HealthCare Network.
  • Coordinated care planning focusing on the infant's transition from tertiary care to home.

Main Results:

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  • The case management model was instrumental in enabling the infant's discharge and successful home adaptation.
  • Significant long-term cost savings were realized through effective case management.
  • The model led to a fundamental shift in handling complex pediatric cases within the healthcare network.

Conclusions:

  • Case management is a vital strategy for improving outcomes in infants with complex conditions.
  • Effective case management can lead to substantial cost reductions in long-term healthcare.
  • The developed model has the potential to revolutionize the care of medically fragile infants.