- Evening educational meetings
- Healthcare Issues discussed and reviewed
- Educational Credits offered
- Conferences and Events
- Co-sponsoring with other local nursing organizations
- Case Management connections and networking
December In-Service: December 13th
The Rocky Mountain Chapter
We are a non-profit, multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals working together in the specialized field of case management. Our members strive to collaborate with the patient, family, healthcare provider and employer to provide the highest possible standard of professional and ethical healthcare. Please join us to further the collaborative efforts through education and networking to meet each individual's health needs.
CMSA Mission Statement Advancing Case Management..... To promote the growth & value of case management, and to support the evolving needs of the case management professional.
Upcoming Meetings
Board Members Update
Dear Rocky Mountain CMSA Members:
I hope all of you made it through the holidays and were able to take a break from all the craziness and actually enjoy yourselves. It’s hard to believe that we are already three weeks into 2012, it’s flying by fast!
With the start of a new year we are recruiting for new board members and we are asking that anyone who is interested to please send an email to myself at Kerstin.olson@lifecare-
This is an exciting opportunity and we thank you in advance for your interest in being a Rocky Mountain CMSA Board member! Please feel free to contact myself or any of the board members with questions. All board member contact information is listed on our website at www.cmsacolorado.org.
Hope to see you all on February 21st at our next in-service. Please check out the website for details and to register.
Kerstin Olson
Rocky Mountain CMSAPolicy Updates
12 Ways to Reduce Hospital Readmissions
As penalties draw closer, hospital readmissions are sitting in the hot seat. Here is an article that gives some good advice that case managers can use.http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/QUA-260658/12-Ways-to-Reduce-Hospital-Readmissions
Education
CCMI Associates' CCM prep course schedule
2012 courses- Feb 24-25 Fayetteville, NC
- Mar 2-3 San Jose
- Mar 9-10 Boston
For information, contact sandraloweryccmi@gmail.com or go to www.ccmiassociates.com
June 23 Hospital Back-Up Stakeholder Conference
Click here for the information about the HBU stakeholder conference. I would strongly encourage attendance as there seems to be real momentum in making changes to the Medicaid back-up programs. At the initial meeting there were very few providers. I would love to see the room full of providers that work with the programs to help make decisions. Keep in mind this program is not just for ventilator dependent patients, but any patient who is Medicaid pending, Medicaid eligible, or too acute for discharge for any reason.
Please call me for any question or discussion and forward this to anyone you think is interested in helping this medically frail population.
Jessie Israel, RN, CCM
Director of Regulatory Policy
Colorado Hospital Association
7335 East Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 8011
Cell: 720.301.6113
Fax: 720.489.9400
jessie.israel@cha.com
Attention Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers!
The new Online Portal for Continuing Professional Development and the Healthcare Professions Profiling Program has been launched! Click here to access the Portal and create your user account. The Portal is your one-stop-shop for complying with new renewal requirements. From the Portal you may:
- Create a secure user account to manage your Continuing Professional Development and Healthcare Professions Profile.
Continuing Professional Development Functions:
- Attest to a military exemption or deem status.
- Access the Professional Practice Survey.
- Draft, update and submit your Learning Plan.
Healthcare Professions Profiling Program Functions:
- Licensees will be able to complete their Healthcare Profession Profile after July 1, 2011.
- Complete your Healthcare Profession Profile prior to renewing your license, certification or registration.
Visit our websites for additional information. For information regarding the Continuing Professional Development Program, go to www.dora.state.co.us/mental-
Career Center
Case Manager- RMPACE
Rocky Mountain Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is hiring a full time Case Manager. Candidate must have a Masters degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or equivalent education and training. At least one year experience working with the elderly and/or disabled population is required.Primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Serve as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate assessment skills, effective verbal/written communication skills, the ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Knowledge of community resources available to seniors and their families. Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution. Acts as liaison with participant and caregivers regarding orientation to and ongoing relations with interdisciplinary team, day center, and other Rocky Mountain PACE staff, including volunteers. Presents requests to interdisciplinary team for and coordinates admission/discharge to contracted facilities for temporary respites and permanent placement. Experience with discharge planning from hospital or skilled nursing facility settings a plus. Provides ongoing support, counsel, and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics, and changing roles. Will assist the Intake/Enrollment Case Manager with completion and review of participant financial eligibility applications.
The physical demands of this job include, but are not limited to: the ability to lift/carry pushing, bending, kneeling and reaching at arm's length for prolonged periods of time; working under stressful conditions.
Must have excellent documentation, typing, computer, multi-tasking and time management skills. Candidate must have a current driver's license in good standing, as well as reliable transportation. Will be responsible for maintaining case records on each client served, as well as communicating orally and in writing with clients and family members.
Salary Range: $45,000- $48,000 DOE.
A letter of interest including a recent resume will only be accepted via email to: HR@rmhcare.org.
EOE
Case Manager RN Clinical Distinction
Resurrection Health Care
Under the general supervision of the Manager, nurses in the Case Manager role provide clinically-based case management to support the delivery of effective and efficient patient care. Paces cases from physiological and economic perspectives. Has overall accountability for the utilization management and transition management for patients within the assigned caseload. Partners with Social Workers and collaborates with other health care team members to identify appropriate utilization of resources and to ensure reimbursement. Utilizes criteria to confirm medical necessity for admission and continued stay. With the patient, family and health care team, creates a discharge plan appropriate to the patient's needs and resources.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate complex case management experiences.
Case Management Certification Preferred.
Prefer candidates with a psychatric background.
Job Requirements
- Schedule: Full-time
- Shift: Day shift
- Licensure Required
- Certification Preferred
- 3-5 years experience is required
About Resurrection Health Care
Nationally ranked in quality care, Resurrection Health Care (RHC) is a leading non-profit health system, providing advanced medical care and exceptional customer service with compassion and hope. Our family of health care services includes hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities, home health services, behavioral health programs, outpatient centers and medical offices conveniently located in many Chicagoland neighborhoods. For 2011, we have been recognized by HealthGrades® with numerous awards including the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ and dozens of five-star ratings and specialty excellence awards, placing our hospitals among the top in the nation.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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