Speakers:
Kendra Greene, MBA/HCM, RN, CCM
Rebecca Fisco, CDMS
R. Keith Franklin, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, ACS, CEAP, CCM

Now more than ever a greater understanding of the importance of DE&I within the case management and disability management community is essential to workforce development and caring for our clients. A focus on equity is an integral part of the ethical practice of case management and disability management which respects, values, celebrates, and lifts up the unique attributes of our professional community & clients. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of equity is “justice according to natural law or right, specifically freedom, from bias or favoritism.” Within case management and disability management, a focus on equity for our clients includes consideration of existing processes and systems to ensure fair access to resources and care. The Quadruple Aim reflects equity as it encompasses reduced costs with a focus on an improved client experience which leads to healthier populations and the improvement of work/life balance of healthcare providers.

By focusing on equity, case managers and disability management specialists can better address their clients’ needs and the impact of social determinants of health on their overall care. In other words, not all clients have equal access to the resources which lead to the best outcomes. Through an equity lens, the case manager and disability management specialist are able to better advocate for the needs of their clients. Additionally, depending on the practice setting, case managers and disability management specialists may not have the same access to tools and resources to improve client care and outcomes.

This session includes a panel which focuses on the equity in DE&I to better support and advocate for the needs of our clients and for those who provide case management & disability management services.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of actively considering equity in your practice 
• Employ mindful awareness to identify and control for professional and personal bias 
• Explain the importance of awareness of social determinants of health that may contribute to your clients’ care and outcomes 
• Develop strategies to address inequities with regards to access to tools and resources within your practice setting

Credit Information
The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide Ethics continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for 1 CE contact hour(s). Activity code and Approval number will be awarded on your certificate of completion.

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission to provide Ethics continuing education credit to CDMS® board certified disability managers. The course is approved for 1 CE contact hour(s). Activity code and Approval number will be awarded on your certificate of completion.

To earn contact hours/CEs: In order to earn your contact hour(s)/CE, you will have to watch the presentation in its entirety and complete the survey. Once both the presentation and survey are marked as complete, you will receive your Certificate of Completion. If you are a CCM, your CEs will automatically record in your CCMC account.

Disclosures:
All planners and speakers have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest with commercial interests related directly or indirectly to this educational activity.

Commercial Support or Non-Commercial Sponsorship: There is no commercial support for this activity. The planners and faculty have no relevant relationships to disclose.

Expiration date: 12/1/2025