What is Case Management
What is Case Management
Case management, literally the "reference case" is the set of coordinated operations and processes to ensure that a client receives the services he needs in the best way possible, both from the perspective of health from the of economic optimization. The basic tasks of case management include: the actual needs of the client assessment, care planning, service implementation and periodic review of the progress of treatment. All this takes place by assigning patients to a professional (or case manger) who can perform these tasks.
A real "salvation"
The case manger it puts in place a series of strategies for the end user to secure the best solution in any treatment he needs. This figure has grown in North America after World War II to increase services in the community for patients who need psychiatric care, and went in the early 60's with a view to contain the costs of long-term care.
There are three types of case managers: the hospital, the hospital-and community to community. In the first case, the case manager coordinates services for patients at high risk and easy to switch between services and departments. In the second case, the case manager works with high-risk patients by promoting the transition between care settings and for long-term care. In the third case work in the homes of patients and facilitates links with community services.
It is usually required for individuals who have a serious mental illness and need strong support. Not surprisingly, patients being the main interest of these figures, it is always highly qualified staff, with excellent references and prepared by the professional point of view.
The advantages of case management
There are many advantages that may result from case management: first we find a greater use of services by users who often do not know all the rights that should be enjoyed. But still the possibility of modifying the treatment according to changing user conditions, the effective mass and cost reduction, but still the clarity and full awareness of social and health interventions.
