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Changing managed care to care management: innovations in nursing practice
Bonnie E Hillegass1, Diane M Smith, Steven L Phillips
1Sierra Health Services, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|January 8, 2003
Summary
This article outlines developing a Case Management System integrating care planning principles. It emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach across diverse health services for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Management
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare
- Care Planning Systems
Background:
- Effective case management is crucial for coordinating patient care.
- Integrating care planning principles enhances service continuity.
- Interdisciplinary teams improve health service delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a Case Management System.
- To incorporate care planning principles within the system.
- To facilitate an interdisciplinary team approach across health services.
Main Methods:
- System development methodologies.
- Integration of care planning frameworks.
- Defining roles for interdisciplinary teams.
Main Results:
- A structured approach to developing a Case Management System.
- Incorporation of key care planning elements.
- Framework for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Conclusions:
- The developed Case Management System supports integrated care.
- Interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for continuum of care.
- This model enhances health service coordination.