briefly define the purpose, benefits and challenges of case management.

Case Study Discussion

Discussion

Case Study

George Stone is a nurse in community health practice working as a case manager for the pediatric asthmatic population. He is studying the use of service patterns among children with asthma. Mr. Stone would like to see if the services offered for asthmatic children are being used and, if not, the reasons they are underused.

Mr. Stone learns that many families without insurance are not using the free inhalers and spacers that the local Lion’s Lodge provides to children without insurance. In fact, the families do not know this service exists. Mr. Stone makes it a priority to educate these families about this service so that they can save money and still receive the necessary medication for their children. Through school nurses, Mr. Stone identifies the current asthmatic students in the area who are eligible for free inhalers and spacers. Flyers are sent to their homes advertising the Lion’s Lodge service. Mr. Stone also visits the physicians in the area who specialize in asthma. He educates the physicians and their staff about who is eligible for the free inhalers and spacers and how to get the service for their current and new clients. One year later, Mr. Stone collects new usage data and compares them with his original findings. He finds a 50% increase in families receiving inhalers and spacers from the Lion’s Lodge.

Discussion Questions

In your own words, briefly define the purpose, benefits and challenges of case management. The textbook identifies 13 roles of the case manager. Assess three roles that George would fulfill in this situation. Evaluate how George would incorporate the three essential skills- advocacy, conflict resolution, and collaboration- for case managers in this situation.

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Subject: Nursing

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