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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Vol. 31, No. 3 June/July 2025
CONTINUING EDUCATION ARTICLES:
CONTINUING EDUCATION EXAM:
9 Traumatic Brain Injury and Seizures: Ethical Priorities in Patient-Centered Care
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By Chikita Mann, MSN, RN, CCM Seizures often occur in patients who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Neuroinflammation plays a central role in the development of epilepsy. This article defines the two types of TBI-related seizures, and the care coordination required for these patients.
17 Care Advocacy Within the Elder Law Firm CE2 By Deanna Baez-Rubino, LMSW, LNHA, CECC, DCC; Raina DeDilectis, BSN, RN, CECC, DCC; and Brian Andrew Tully, Esq. This article describes how life planning in elder law is moving beyond asset protection, estate planning, and Medicaid qualification; now, these firms are offering care coordination and advocacy.
21 How Can Care Managers Help to Reduce Hospital Length of Stay? CE3 By Laura Ostrowsky, RN, CMM MUP, FCM Reducing length of stay (LOS) is not only about saving money. It’s about utilization management and care management fundamentals. The author suggests capturing data, running reports regularly, and identifying specific areas where improvements can be made.
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DEPARTMENTS: 2 From the Editor-in-Chief
Navigating in Turbulent Times
3 From the Executive Editor
Communication and Collaboration: Which Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg?
4 News from CCMC
CCMC Welcomes Two New Commissioners
5 News from CMSA
Case Management: Innovative Solutions, Improved Outcomes
6 News from CDMS
Disability Management Job-Task Analysis Underway
7 Legal Updates 29 How to Contact Us 29 FAQs 30 Membership Application
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