A Case Manager's Playbook for Post-Acute Care Nursing and Rehabilitation 2nd addition is an evidence-based textbook designed to serve case managers and other practitioners with the knowledge to produce positive outcomes for skilled services and much more. This user-friendly guide states and explains the principles of post-acute care nursing and rehabilitation by utilizing a systematic, integrated, cooperative, and non-threatening approach for assessing or evaluating patients. In addition, this handy workbook provides the knowledge necessary to give quality care by navigating the clinician step-by-step through some of the most challenging medical conditions.
The playbook is divided into three sections.
Nursing: learn the nuts and bolts of the most common comorbid medical conditions and preventive measures in this expanded section for the 2nd addition by optimizing patient stays and reducing hospital admission rates. Have at your finger-tips patient friendly action plans and caregiver instructions that will improve your patient assessments and place communication at ease between the physician and nursing staff.
Rehabilitation & Social Services: be introduced to therapy interventions that speak the "skilled language" and promote proactive discharge planning. Discover a clinical pathway simplifying the utilization review process for physicians. medical groups, insurance companies and hospital providers.
Caregiver Training: new and improved 2nd addition featuring a medical glossary of terms breaking down complex medical terminology for patients and caregivers. An easy to apply how-to-walk through guide for integrating the teach-back model into the world of nursing and rehabilitation.
If you are ready to grow your skill set and produce positive change for your patients, you need this practical, handy guide, whether you are a case manager, physician, nursing administrator, social worker, or anyone else who would like to make a difference in the world of post-acute care.
