New collaborative models of health care service delivery are contributing to quality and cost
improvements especially in treating children and families. At the same time deficits in
communication between systems sharing patients can not only lead to confusion and waste but
also to increased risk of harm. Case Management and Care Coordination offers an evidence-based
framework best practices and clinical common sense to meet this ongoing challenge. Focusing
on families of children with chronic health issues it outlines the processes of case
management and care coordination clarifies the roles and responsibilities of team members and
models streamlined patient-centered service delivery. This analysis cuts through much of the
complexity of case management while emphasizing collaboration flexibility and advocacy in
pursuing best outcomes for patients. And as an extra dimension of usefulness the book is
accessible to lay readers empowering families to make informed decisions and have a more
active role in their own care. Included in the coverage: Essential skills for integrated case
management. Children and youth with special health care needs. Transitional care and case
management settings for children and families. Case management and home visitation programs.
Managed care and care coordination. Technology and care coordination. Effectively illustrating
the possibilities and potential of health care reform Case Management and Care Coordination is
an essential resource for pediatricians and health care professionals as well as for families
of children with special health care needs.
