Case Management Nursing CEU Courses

Hypotension (systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg) is often considered the defining hallmark of shock, but it can also be a late or deceptive sign. Therefore, other signs and symptoms must be identified early to detect and respond to a patient’s deteriorating state before irreversible shock ensues. The pathophysiologic process of shock is complicated, which makes nursing management challenging. An understanding of the pathophysiology, aspects of diagnosis, and effective interventions are crucial to patient survival. Knowledge of the different states of shock and evidenced-based interventions is important for nurses as they play a vital role in promoting timely detection and treatment. Such knowledge can help the clinical nurse promote care that is based on the latest guidelines.

You probably are aware that malnutrition can increase morbidity and mortality, but did you know that malnutrition can increase readmissions, medical costs, and even falls? Poor nutrition status is associated with increased length of hospital stay, elevated risk of complications, and infections. Unfortunately, it is not always identified, formally diagnosed, or treated. Learn the facts about the causes, definition, and incidence of malnutrition and how an interprofessional team approach can dramatically improve outcomes.

Team-based healthcare is provided by two or more people who represent different professions with the common goal of improving the well-being of a patient. Outcomes such as relief of pain, improved access to healthcare services, early recognition of treatment failure, or other scenarios may be improved with interprofessional collaboration. The delivery of effective team-based, patient-centered care should be tailored to the population served and needs of those individuals. This module serves to outline the components of team-based care and examples of this care in different settings.

What is a healthy weight? Multiple factors impact our body weight and size, yet as healthcare providers, we often focus more on the scale readout rather than the behaviors that influence our patients’ weight and health. This module discusses the psychological and physical issues facing those with obesity, along with the impact of chronic dieting and weight bias on health. It also provides tools, such as tips on motivational interviewing, non-diet health goal setting, for the provider to use in clinical practice, and briefly reviews traditional weight management guidelines.

More than medical knowledge and diagnosis is needed to provide well-rounded care for persons with dementia and their family/social units. Care management, impacts on interpersonal relationships, and patient/caregiver support are all needed to help provide

This program has been approved for 1.0 hours by The Commission for Case Manager Certification from 02/15/2020 to 02/15/2021.

Use of the interprofessional team approach has led to improved outcomes in some patient populations and disease states. Many different models exist and all can be adapted to fit specific population needs. As healthcare reimbursement continues to evolve, team-based approaches may be warranted to optimize patient care.

People who are food insecure- even at marginal food security- are at greater risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, depression, disability, and premature mortality costing the United States $160 billion in direct and indirect healthcare cost. Food insecurity exacerbates poor glycemic control impacting many patients. Shockingly, 1 in 3 critically ill adults do not have enough money for food, medicine, or both in the United States. Screening for food insecurity and helping patients access important community resources is the missing ingredient in effective healthcare.  

It’s no secret that a well-rounded and strategic approach to providing healthcare includes providing treatment for health conditions while trying to prevent health issues that can be avoided. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is still just as valid and wise today. The IHI Triple aim addresses care, public health, and cost containment. Many organizations have added a fourth aim to address how to take care of healthcare workers specifically. A fourth aim may be named differently, but the fourth usually focuses on taking care of those who take care of others. Some may refer to the fourth as achieving joy, others as improving work-life balance, still others as overall well-being. Regardless, a quadruple aim and an emphasis on the factors in our environments that can improve health equip us with a strategic focus on improving the health of care organizations, healthcare workers, and the public. 

Healthcare professionals weigh decisions on how to care for patients with pain. With the backdrop of the opioid epidemic and current opioid misuse situations, it may seem that the struggle to determine “the right thing to do” is even more complex. Join a pain management expert for an interesting discussion of how ethics and personal experiences collide in the complex pain management conversation.

Healthcare professionals weigh decisions on how to care for patients with pain. With the backdrop of the opioid epidemic and current opioid misuse situations, it may seem that the struggle to determine “the right thing to do” is even more complex. Join a pain management expert for an interesting discussion of how values-based decision-making and healthcare collaboration influence pain management.

How many times have you considered whether a patient truly understood discharge instructions, medication instructions, or overall healthcare information? The US Department of Health and Human Services discusses how those with good general literacy skills can still struggle with health literacy specifically. Join the conversation about the seriousness of health literacy and how things may feel for those who struggle with health literacy.

The US Department of Health and Human Services discusses how those with literacy proficiency can still struggle with health literacy. When a patient or client struggles with both basic literacy and health literacy, much support is needed to help facilitate understanding of health information. Combine the concerns around opioid misuse with concerns related to health literacy, and one can see how the healthcare team has an important job to tackle to address concerns and support patients and clients.