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Redesigned nursing practice: a case management model for critical care
J Ritter1, M F Fralic, M C Tonges
1Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1992
Summary
Certified Case Management (CCM) is crucial for modern nursing, offering nurses professional independence and improved work-life balance. This nursing model optimizes patient outcomes and resource utilization within healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Health Economics
Background:
- Healthcare systems face financial pressures, necessitating a balance between cost and quality.
- Case management is emerging as a critical care delivery model.
- Nursing practice must adapt to evolving healthcare demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the growing importance of case management in nursing.
- To explore the benefits of the Certified Case Manager (CCM) role for nurses and the healthcare system.
- To present a model for implementing case management in critical care settings.
Main Methods:
- The abstract discusses the role and benefits of nurse case managers.
- It emphasizes the management of hospital systems for optimal patient outcomes and resource efficiency.
- A specific model for critical care implementation is referenced.
Main Results:
- Case management offers nurses professional independence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhanced work-life balance (salary, flexibility).
- It benefits patients and institutions by optimizing clinical outcomes and resource use.
- Nurse case managers demonstrate significant contributions to high-quality, cost-effective care.
Conclusions:
- Case management aligns with current healthcare trends in financing and outcome measurement.
- The CCM role presents a significant opportunity for nursing advancement.
- Implementing case management is vital for achieving institutional goals in healthcare delivery.