Which action by the case manager would be required under the full immersion model?
a. The case manager would see only the pa-tients with the most extensive health care needs.
b. The case manager would see all patients that come into the hospital.
c. The case manager would only see the pa-tients with health insurance.
d. The case manager would conduct a daily chart review of patients he or she is as-signed to.
D
Under the full immersion model, the case manager would be required to conduct a daily chart review on all patients he or she is assigned to. The nurse would then meet with the health care providers and nurses caring for these patients to discuss their care. The purpose of this model is to enhance communication and decrease cost of care by shortening hospital stays.
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