How Case Managers and Care Coordinators Are Working Together and Finding Success in Hospital Discharge Planning
For a hospital discharge coordinator, the success of an injured employee’s discharge planning largely relies upon coordination with a case manager who helps evaluate the injured employee’s discharge needs and collaborates on how best to transition them home or to a facility. When a case manager is engaged, they can deliver multiple benefits and build trust with the injured employee to ultimately support a timely recovery.
An In-depth Look into the Role of an Apricus Hospital Discharge Care Coordinator
Specialty network providers, like Apricus, play a crucial role in keeping hospital discharge planning on track. Between the injured employee, the injured employee's family, case manager, employer, and provider, there are multiple stakeholders involved in even the simplest hospital discharge.
The Importance of Hospital Discharge Planning in Workers’ Compensation
Hospital discharge planning is an integral part of the transition to a different facility or home. Without the appropriate care and support, numerous factors can complicate an injured employee’s recovery. A well-planned hospital discharge is vital in preventing re-admission, further health decline and increased health care costs.
Unlocking the DME “Black Box”
What to Look for When Choosing a Provider Network
Reliable Transportation Means Better Injured Employee Outcomes
For many of us, finding a ride is easier than ever. Services like Uber and Lyft have made it simple to summon transportation with a few taps to our phones. But for injured workers, getting from one place to another often remains daunting.
Transportation and translation: an unlikely but powerful duo
Recently, the Sounding Board sat down with Jim Begg, Vice President of National Accounts for Apricus, to talk about transportation and translation services (T&T). We wanted to know more about these types of offerings, seeing that specialty networks like Apricus frequently manage such requests.