CMSA conducted its Spring Integrated Case Management training program (ICM) March 4th through the 6th working virtually with case managers from around the country on growing their skillsets and enriching their practice.

“Of the many conferences I have attended, CMSA’s ICM was amazing. It was meaningful, informative, engaging, and enjoyable,” shared Sharan Tate, BSN, RN, CARN, CCM, president of Professional Rehabilitation Services of MI, Inc. and a Spring ICM attendee. “The information and process taught will be very helpful in my practice.”

CMSA's ICM program provides multiple strategies to engage clients, stratify risk and develop care plans to mitigate risk and help clients achieve improved health and well-being. The training includes a review of CMSA's Integrated Case Management Manual: For Case Managers by Case Managers, online learning sessions, self-study activities to prepare for Face to Face Training, and interactive practical application in a classroom setting.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this valuable program. Fall dates have just been announced – October 17-19, Virtual Session – registration to open soon!

Last year’s conference was incredible, bringing together case managers from all over the globe for the first time in three years. Attendees attested that CMSA Conferences are worth the investment of both time and resources – and this year will be better than ever! Here’s what just a few of our conference attendees had to say about their experience:

• “This was by far the most rewarding educational conference.”
• “Being able to hear from experts that presented information that I could actually use and is relevant to what is happening today and towards the future was amazing.”
• “Thank you for making this digital, as we still are not allowed to travel at my company.”
• “Was my first experience and it was an AWESOME!! experience for me.”
• “I could not have asked for a better conference experience! I look forward to coming to next year's conference!”
• “Thank you for such wonderful 1st time attending! The relationships and education are invaluable!”
• “I loved the diversity of the presenters, which encouraged me and made me feel as though everyone in the field is valued.”
• “It inspired me to be a better case manager! It will definitely be a new annual tradition for me!”

Don’t miss out on your chance to experience the education, energy, and camaraderie found at the CMSA Annual Conference:

June 27-30, 2023

Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas

Register NOW and save BIG — Early Bird Rate ends May 1!

Participate in the 2023 Survey Measurement of Case Management Profession and Practice

The survey will measure and provide trends in practice consistencies, methods to identify success and opportunities to advance the profession and practice of case management.

To have the most comprehensive information available, CMSA has teamed up with the Case Management Institute (CMI) to conduct this valuable survey.

Participate and be entered into a drawing to win one of two $50 Amazon Gift Cards!

Click HERE to get started!

CASE MANAGEMENT ADHERENCE AND TRANSITIONS OF CARE GUIDE: Hepatic Encephalopathy
 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 5 p.m. Eastern
 
1 Hour CE: RN, SW, CCM

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a dangerous complication of cirrhosis of the liver. HE can result in increased mortality, hospitalizations, falls, traffic accidents and psychological burden.

Regardless of age, for those with cirrhosis experiencing HE, morbidity and mortality significantly increase. Prevention, and properly coordinated and transitional care after hospitalization will help decrease incidence. Case managers are on the front line of prevention education, care coordination and care transitions — this webinar is a must-attend for CMs.

Presenter:
Nancy Skinner, RN, CCM, CMGT-BC, ACM-RN, CMCN, FCM

FREE WEBINAR for Members and Non-Members.
Made possible by Bausch Health/Salix Pharmaceuticals

Join us for Mindfulness with CMSA, a new mindfulness practice series to help reduce stress and improve focus. 

Taking care of others can be challenging, which is why it's important to take care of ourselves.

In this first session, we'll learn practical techniques to calm the mind, enhance self-awareness and cultivate resilience.

Watch Episode 1 and take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life. Click HERE!

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

The new Issue brief for the Case Management Health Information Technology Survey is now available.

HIT Issue Brief #3 describes findings related to care management programs and their use of technology systems to support care management processes, transitions of care and readmission prevention programs. 

Access the full press release and read or download HIT Issue Brief #3 HERE.

Our Membership Referral Program is running now through April 21, 2023!

STEP 1: Invite friends and colleagues to go to our Join Now webpage and join CMSA.

STEP 2: Make sure they know to enter your name for the referral when they join.

STEP 3: Keep referring — the more members you bring to CMSA, the more times you are entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

STEP 4: Don't stop! The member with the most referrals will win a FREE #CMSA2023 Conference Registration and be recognized on stage in Vegas!

Go to cmsa.org to log into your account. Click the "Member Referral" button in your member portal for more detail on how it works, plus helpful tools to spread to word: social graphics and text, infographics, LinkedIn Backgrounds and more!

The CMSA Foundation has an incredible package for a lucky winner and their special guest! Attending the CMSA Annual Conference in Vegas? Then, don't miss out on this opportunity to add a little something special to your trip.

Dinner for TWO at STRIPSTEAK Las Vegas with a $500 Gift Certificate. And, TWO tickets to Michael Jackson ONE show on Thurs, June 29 at 9:30p. These are both located in CMSA's venue The Mandalay Bay Resort.

This package is valued at over $800! Your donation is all that's needed to be entered to win. Donate by June 10 to be entered. Visit https://www.cmsafoundation.org/lasvegas2023 for more details!

New articles post each week on cmsatoday.com, so visit regularly for fresh content on current case management trends.

This week, we continue featuring articles from our web exlusive series on the Healthcare Worker Exodus. Don't miss:

"Sustainable Strategies Related to Prevent Healthcare Worker Exodus: A Quality Improvement Project for Leaders" by Lisa Simmons-Fields, DNP, MSA, RN, CCM, CPHQ
Care management leaders can strongly influence care management turnover and retention, thereby influencing care delivery across the care continuum improving safety and the quality-of-care delivery.

"How to Attract Top Talent!" by Marianne DiMola
We have all been battling for the same pool of case managers for decades. Yes, decades. And that pool is getting smaller and smaller. Read for suggestions to help you attract top talent.

"Data-Driven Workforce Solutions" by Melanie A. Prince, RN, BSN, MSN, NE-BC, CCM, FCM, FAAN
The healthcare workforce challenges seem large and overwhelming. Solutions are possible with the use of data and innovative thinking.

CMSA blogs are written and contributed by a broad range of authors, from board directors and industry partners to working case managers and recent retirees. Find every perspective here!

CMSA blogs post on Mondays and Thursdays each week.

"Education is the Key to Successful Patient Discharge" by Mark Evans, MA, CCM, CLCP, CRC, CBIS
Case managers are in a unique position to prevent readmission and ensure that our patients have the best chance for a good outcome.

"Start the Conversation" by Lisa Simmons-Fields DNP, MSA, RN, CCM, CPHQ
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, aimed at promoting proactive healthcare planning. Learn more for you & your clients!

"Are You Listening?" by Sandra Zawalski, MSN Ed, RN, CRRN, CCM, ABDA, MSCC
There's an art to listening that allows each person to truly learn from the other — an essential skill for effective case management.

"Thank you, Bonnie Raitt!" by Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM
Bonnie Raitt brought attention to organ donation at this year’s Grammy’s and moved our author to write about it!