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Case management: a team approach

L C Galvin1, D Baudendistel

  • 1Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Nursing Management
|February 28, 1998
PubMed
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Implementing a case management program with a nurse and social worker team resulted in significant cost savings. This pilot study demonstrated a total financial benefit of $94,159 within nine months.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Care Coordination

Background:

  • Establishing effective case management programs is crucial for optimizing patient care and resource allocation.
  • Defining clear patient populations, goals, and measures is a foundational step in program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the financial impact and effectiveness of a newly established case management program.
  • To determine the return on investment for a pilot case management initiative.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team, comprising a registered nurse and a social worker, was formed to manage identified patient populations.
  • Key performance indicators and program goals were established prior to implementation.

Main Results:

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  • The pilot case management program achieved a total savings of $94,159 over a nine-month period.
  • The integrated approach of registered nurse and social worker collaboration proved effective in managing patient needs and reducing costs.

    • Conclusions:

    • Case management programs, particularly those utilizing a collaborative nurse and social worker model, can yield substantial financial savings.
    • The findings support the value of structured case management in improving healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes.