Case management is a practice model that was developed to:
a. provide supervision for a team of nurses who are working independently
b. minimize fragmentation of services and maximize individualization of care
c. reduce costs of health care through better organization of care
d. track large numbers of cases supervised or served by a health care organization
B
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A Incorrect. The nurse manager provides supervision for the nursing team.
B Correct. The case management practice model was initially developed to minimize fragmentation and maximize individualization of care. Quality and cost outcomes are important to case management.
C Incorrect. Case management involves cost reduction but also focuses upon quality outcomes.
D Incorrect. Case management is a practice model assuring maximized individual outcome success, and does not get involved in tracking large numbers of cases.
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