We hope you are ready to be recognized and valued during the 2023 National Case Management Week! As change agents for improving the healthcare system, you empower your patients/clients and their families to take an active role in their healthcare journey – thank you for what you do every day.

Get ready to celebrate YOU October 8 – 14, 2023, and mark your calendars for recognition, education, networking…prizes and FUN! Visit cmsa.org/about/national-cm-week/ to register for events, get your CM Week gear, find tips and tools for #CMWeek2023 celebrations, and grab logos and Zoom backgrounds. And why celebrate for just one week? CMSA is offering bonus education throughout the month of October!

CMSA Case Management Week Events (and Bonus October Events) are FREE and open to ALL — members and non-members. Prizes will be awarded to a randomly selected winner at each event! (Must be present to win.) Download a Printable PDF HERE

October 8, All Day: SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY
Connect with your community and earn a chance to win by participating in our CM Week Treasure Hunt and engaging in CMSA socials!

October 9, 5:30 p.m. Eastern: CASE MANAGERS & COCKTAILS
Join CMSA President Dr. Colleen Morley on Monday evening for Case Managers & Cocktails as we celebrate YOU, the practice of case management and CMSA’s birthday.

October 10, 12:30 p.m. Eastern: STRAIGHT TALK TUESDAY
WEBINAR: Who is the Client? The Ethics of Documentation (1 Hour CE RN, SW, CCM Ethics)
Presented by Lynn Muller, JD, RN, BA-HCM, CCM

October 11, 11:30 a.m. Eastern: WISDOM WEDNESDAY
TOWN HALL: Know Your Value
In collaboration with The Center for Case Management

October 12, 2 p.m. Eastern: THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
WEBINAR: DEI “CUBED”— Three Sides of the Equation (1 Hour CE RN, SW, CCM)
Presented by Melanie A. Prince, MSS, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CCM, FAAN, FCM

October 13, All Day: ReFRESH FRIDAY
Tune in any time throughout the day for a 30-Minute RECORDED WEBINAR on Mindfulness and Contemplative Neuroscience (0.5 Hr CE CCM) with a bonus 10-minute Mindfulness Session at the end

October 14, 12 p.m. Eastern: CASE MANAGERS & COFFEE
Join Dr. Colleen Morley and other case management leaders on Saturday for a LIVE NETWORKING SESSION with Moderated Breakout Rooms on current trends, ever-pressing issues and hot topics.

Plus, three BONUS CE events during October!

Thursday, October 5, 12 p.m. Eastern: WEBINAR
Collaboration between Case Managers and Physician Advisors – Essential to the Success of Health Care Organizations (1 Hour CE RN, SW, CCM)
Presented by Mary McLaughlin Davis, DNP, NEA-BC, ACNS-BC, CCM

Thursday, October 19, 9 a.m. Eastern: WEBINAR
Case Management Ethics 2024: Where Should Your Ethical Compass Point (1 Hour CE RN, SW, CCM Ethics)
Presented by Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick, DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM

Thursday, October 26, 1 p.m. Eastern: WEBINAR
Assessing How IT Infrastructure Has Impacted CM Practices Over the Last Decade (1 Hour CE RN, CCM)
Panelists:  Garry Carneal, JD, MA; Jeff Frater, BSN, RN, CCM; Mary Beth Newman, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC, CCM, FCM; Rebecca Perez, MSN, RN, CCM, FCM; Pat Stricker, MEd, RN

The Case Management Society of America (CMSA), the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) and the American Case Management Association (ACMA), have joined together for National Case Management Week to shine a spotlight on the important role case managers play on the healthcare team.

CMSA Integrated Case Management (ICM) Training Program – Newly Revised!

ICM Fall Training is here – October 31 – November 2, 2023, virtual delivery.

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.

Our training includes review of the newly-released CMSA's Integrated Case Management Manual: For Case Managers by Case Managers – 2nd Edition, online learning sessions, self-study activities to prepare for face-to-face virtual training, and interactive sessions with your peers.

FIND OUT MORE AND...

Looking to expand your horizons and gain valuable leadership experience? Look no further than CMSA!

Join us in our mission to elevate case management by submitting to be a candidate for the 2024 CMSA Board of Directors. Serving not only increases your network but also allows you to share your expertise and build essential leadership skills. Seize the opportunity for advancement through involvement!

Learn more and take the first step towards leadership excellence HERE

Dreaming of #CMSA2024 in Providence, RI? It’s not too early to start packing your excitement because the CMSA Foundation has an exclusive raffle just for you!

Your support could lead you to an incredible journey:

• Airfare Voucher: Your flight to excitement, covered!
• 3 Nights of Hotel: Rest easy with accommodations on us!
• Free Conference Registration: Access all areas for a truly enriching experience! 

Every donation you make to the CMSA Foundation increases your chance of winning this amazing package!

Help us empower healthcare excellence and secure your entry into this thrilling raffle. Your support matters, and we can't wait to see you at #CMSA2024!

CMSA has partnered with the Red Cross to assist them with their disaster missions following the devastating wildfires in Hawaii and the hurricane that hit Florida and Georgia, and on future disasters.

Find out more about the opportunities available, what may be expected, and how to help by viewing the recorded informational webinar held last week.

Click HERE for the webinar recording and instructions on how to get involved.

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

Articles are posting now from our latest issue on Population Health*!

"Leveraging Community Health Workers within an Interdisciplinary Care Team to Care For Older Adults" by Lauren O’Connell, LICSW, and Roberta Capp, MD, MHS

"CalAIM — A Lesson in Transition" by Susane Hao, RN, MSN, CLCP, and Theresa Hernandez, CCM

"Viewing Mental Health Parity from a Population Health Perspective" by Garry Carneal, JD, MA, Jack Shoemaker, MS, and Tom Wilson, PhD

"Case Management Leads the Team in Transitions with Patients with Substance Abuse Disorder and Infective Endocarditis" by Betsy Stovsky, RN, MSN, and Mary McLaughlin Davis, DNP, NEA-BC, ACNS-BC, CCM

"The Journey from Public Health to Re-Emerging and Reigniting Population Health" by Jenny Quigley-Stickney, MSN, RN, MHA, MA, CCM, ACM-RN, CMAC, CPHM, FCM

*CMSA Members: You should have received your print edition of CMSA Today "Population Health". If you did not, please email cmsa@cmsa.org to verify your mailing address.

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, Mondays and Thursdays each week!

"Why Belong? A South African Perspective" by Carol Garner, Founding Member of the Case Manager Association of South Africa and Chairperson of the Executive Board of Directors

"Are Hugs Therapeutic?" by Kathy Barrows RN, BSN, CCM

"Positive Outcomes in Workers’ Compensation” by Anne Llewellyn, MS, BHSA, RN, CCM, CRRN, CMGT-BC, BCPA, FCM

"The Inpatient Only List (IPOL)" by Marie Stinebuck, MBA, MSN, ACM

"The Power of Intergenerational Connections" by  Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM

October is buzzing with exciting events in the world of CMSA!

From chapter conferences to standalone events, there's something for everyone. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn, network and grow in your career.

Explore our calendar of events and visit your local chapter websites to stay in the know about upcoming gatherings and educational opportunities. Whether it's a chapter conference, a special seminar, or earning 5.5 CEs from CMSA National, October has it all!

Don't miss out on these valuable experiences. Mark your calendars and get ready for an enriching month ahead!