Generally, a Life Care Plan is written by a medical professional on behalf of a patient who is catastrophically injured or has a life altering illness.  It is often used in litigation.  A life care plan is a dynamic and ever changing document that describes the needs, both medical and non-medical, for the injured or disabled individual.  It includes the costs for items and the replacement value of each item.  The Life Care Plan takes into consideration the home environment, resources available, warranties and maintenance, specialized devices to improve activities …

Many workers compensation injuries involve the musculoskeletal system.  Strains and sprains are common and sometimes result in longer claims than those who suffer fractures or tears which require surgical intervention.  The treating physicians will often use physical therapy or physiotherapy to develop, maintain, or restore the body’s normal motion.
Signs that physical therapy may be in order include:

decreased range of motion
pain
decreased strength
gait disturbances

When range of motion is limited, function of the limb or joint is decreased which in turn makes it difficult for one to perform tasks in a normal fashion.  …

The 17 year old, Case Management Society of America (CMSA), has announced the celebration of National Case Management Week.  This special week-long event seeks to unify case management professionals, educate the public about case management, and increase awareness and recognition of the significant contributions case managers make the quality healthcare for patients, healthcare providers, and payers.  This week is celebrated nationally during the second full week of October each year.
CMSA is an international organization of case managers and healthcare professionals, committed to promoting the growth and value of case management, …

I am so proud to be a nurse case manager.  I have worked in this industry since 1999 and became certified in 2003.  October 10-16, 2010 marks National Case Management Week, recognizing the contributions and commitments case managers make and educating the public about the significant work we perform. When employed by an agency or hospital, activities typically include banquets and recognition dinners, state and city proclamations, continuing education seminars, and other community events. Case Managers are typically honored with gifts, dinners, and flowers coworkers …