JOURNAL OF THE COMMISSION FOR CASE MANAGER CERTIFICATION | THE CASE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA | THE ACADEMY OF CERTIFIED CASE MANAGERS
Vol. 30, No. 6 December 2024/January 2025 INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CONTINUING EDUCATION ARTICLES:
9 Spirituality in Healthcare: A Primer for Case Managers CE1 By Elaine Bruner, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC Assessing spirituality is more than “checking the religious preference” box on an intake or admission assessment. Case managers must take time to start the spiritual assessment and conversation about what matters to the person with open-ended questions.
13 Music Therapy and Health, Part 1 CE2 By Dawn A. Iwamasa, PhD, CCLS, MT-BC; and Flor del Cielo Hernandez, PhD, MT-BC The idea that music influences one’s nervous system through emotions and mental states was first referenced in literature dating back to 1789. Through various music therapy assessments, approaches, and techniques, music therapists design interventions to address a wide range of goals, including pain management, emotional regulation, anxiety reduction, illness management, and improved motor skills.
18 Wheelchair Seating Options: A Guide for Case Managers CE3 By John V. Rider, PhD, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, ATP Selecting appropriate wheelchair seating options for clients is a critical task that directly impacts the comfort, mobility, and overall well-being of individuals with mobility impairments. As a case manager, understanding the various seating systems available is essential for making informed recommendations tailored to each client’s unique needs.
CE Exam CE Members: Take exam online or print and mail. Nonmembers: Join ACCM to earn CE credits.
SPECIAL SECTIONS: 23 PharmaFacts for Case Managers Approvals, warnings and the latest information on clinical trials—timely drug information case managers can use.
29
LitScan for Case Managers The latest in medical literature and report abstracts for case managers.
DEPARTMENTS: 2 From the Editor-in-Chief
Spirituality, Faith, Religion, and Health
3 From the Executive Editor
Passion in Case Management: An Essential Connection
4 News from CCMC/CDMS
Advocating for Clients With Chronic Health Issues and Disabilities Into Retirement and Other Career Transitions
6 News from CMSA
CMSA’s CM Week 2024 Wrap-Up
7 Legal Update
Connecticut Takes Action to Protect Workers Who Provide Services in Patients’/Clients’ Homes
37 How to Contact Us 37 FAQs 38 Membership Application
join/renew ACCM online at academyCCM.org
or use the application on page 38