What is a Case Manager?
"Case managers are advocates who help patients understand their current health status, what they can do about it and why those treatments are important. In this way, case managers are catalysts by guiding patients and providing cohesion to other professionals in the health care delivery team, enabling their clients to achieve goals more effectively and efficiently.” (Case Management Society of America, CMSA)
Purpose of Case Management
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To provide objective information as needed for purposes of treatment.
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To maximize efficiency in the utilization of available resources.
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To work collaboratively with the patient, physician, adjuster, attorney (if applicable), family/significant other and providers to implement a plan of care which meets the individual's needs.
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To promote the optimal recovery through effective and efficient use of resources.
Goals of Case Management
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Ensure that all medical and rehabilitative services are coordinated in a timely fashion while keeping cost efficiency in mind.
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Assist clients to achieve the maximum level of recovery and function by advocating for medical and rehabilitative services.
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Educate clients to self-advocate and make decisions regarding their care as they are able.
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Communicate with client, treatment team and family to ensure that care is goal-directed and coordinated to optimize recovery.
What We Provide?
Client Advocacy
Having an experienced and knowledgeable case manager by your side when making difficult decisions about you or your loved one's healthcare provides a sense of security that will put you at ease. Our case managers are committed to respecting and caring for our clients in the best possible way.
Structure
A case manager is your personal spokesperson and advocate. They quarterback your care by coordinating with each member of your medical team. We coordinate with a diverse range of professionals including registered nurses, social workers, paralegals, physical therapy assistants, educational specialists, and psychologists.
Transitional Planning
Acute care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home modifications are a few examples of the transitional phase. Having an experienced and dedicated case manager on your side during this difficult time will make your transitions seamless.
Legal Nurse Consulting
Analyze and evaluate the facts and testimony and render informed opinions related to the delivery of nursing and other healthcare services and outcomes, and the nature and cause of injuries. We use medical expertise to advise on legal cases, and sometimes appear in court.
Certified Life Care Plan
A certified life care planner is considered a type of case management nurse. Instead of planning and coordinating a patient's medical care for a short period of time, however, a life care planner is responsible for creating a care plan for the rest of a patient's life.
Our Promise To You
We understand that every client is unique. This is why we are dedicated to creating a unique treatment plan based on your needs. The Karring Group Case Managers are dedicated to assisting our clients and their families in managing their catastrophic injuries using a team approach. The team will include: the client, family (caregivers), physicians, therapists, attorneys, and adjusters. With this core group we are able to customize a treatment plan that will allow us to enhance the recovery of our clients.