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A nursing case management model for rural hospitals
1Georgia Southern University, Savannah, USA.
Nursingconnections
|July 1, 1997
Summary
This nursing case management model improves rural healthcare quality, cost, and access. Empowering nurse case managers is key to achieving these goals in diverse settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Rural Health
Background:
- Rural populations face unique healthcare access challenges compared to urban areas.
- Existing healthcare models may not adequately address the needs of vulnerable rural communities.
- Professional nursing case management offers a potential solution to bridge these gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a nursing case management model tailored for rural healthcare.
- To demonstrate how this model can enhance healthcare quality, reduce costs, and increase access.
- To explore the role of nurse case manager empowerment in achieving these objectives.
Main Methods:
- Focus on a professional case management role within nursing.
- Integration of individual advocacy, clinical practice, education, research, and system advocacy.
- Application of a new perspective on power to empower nurse case managers.
Main Results:
- The proposed model aims to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase access for rural populations.
- Empowerment of nurse case managers is identified as a crucial factor for success.
- The model's adaptability across hospital, home, and community settings is highlighted.
Conclusions:
- The nursing case management model offers a viable framework for addressing rural healthcare disparities.
- Empowerment strategies are essential for maximizing the effectiveness of nurse case managers.
- This model provides a flexible approach applicable to various rural healthcare delivery settings.