Week 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of a case manager?
A
- help patients w/ high-cost medical conditions
- advocate for patient needs
- typically a nurse or social worker
2
Q
Where do you note anticipated discharge plans in the initial evaluation?
A
in the POC
- indicated planning has been anticipated from onset of care
3
Q
components of episode of care summary
A
- Current physical or functional status
- Criteria/justification for termination of PT services in that setting
- Degree of goals/outcomes achieved
- Reasons for goals/outcomes not being achieved
- Plans related to the patient or client’s continuing care
4
Q
What role do we play in regards to communication with the case manager?
A
- check in towards goals in work-related injuries
- help w/ discharge planning in hospital
