** RN, CCM, SW **
CMSA is committed to supporting policy that affects case
management but can’t do it alone. Efforts to enact change to improve our
members’ ability to help their patients and families achieve the best health
outcomes possible are best influenced at the local or state level.
Communicating not only to the national legislature, but state/local
policymakers as well is critical in making the connections necessary and
building lasting relationships to support our needs. It will take everyone
working together to truly ensure that the voice of the case manager is heard
and that we have a seat at the table for any decision made that affects the
patient and their family.
Join a panel of CMSA leaders as they share their real-life
experiences with local advocacy. Hear best practices for getting started and
making a difference, and what to do…and what not to do…in affecting policy
change on the local level individually and within your chapter.
OBJECTIVES:
- Define the policy making process and understand its importance to case management
- Summarize how individuals can influence policy on the state/local level
- Identify strategies on how to best affect policy changes for improved patient outcomes
CEs: 1 Hr CCM, RN, and SW
Moderator: Susi Plough, PHCNS-BC, MSN, CCM
Panelists:
Debra Emery, BS, CCM, CBIS
Joan Sevy Majers, CCM, SNP, FACHE
Connie Sunderhaus, RN-BC, CCM
Joan Westgor, MSN, RN, CCM