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Activity Steps

Description

In part 1 of a 2-part series, the authors present information about essential case management practices and strategies for the current COVID-19 pandemic. Included is information on tele-case management, surge capacity, discharge planning, and transitions of care.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on essential case management practices and strategies during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis by addressing tele-case management, surge capacity, discharge planning, and transitions of care.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize how the novel COVID-19 crisis has impacted the role of case managers, utilization of triage call centers, and the development of guidelines and legislation.
  2. Describe how case managers can utilize the various types of technological approaches presently available to assist with patient care.
  3. Summarize case manager considerations for classifying patient risk status, discharge planning, and implementation of care during the COVID-19 crisis.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • NASW 1.5 CEH

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886708055-1045) for 1.5 Social Work continuing education contact hours.

Professions: Social Worker
Test Code: PCM0920A SW
Published: Sep/Oct 2020
Expires: 2/28/2025
Required Passing Score: 16/20 (80%)
Authors: Hussein M. Tahan, PhD, RN, FAAN