What is the priority focus of a case manager? 1. Public policy in hea

QUESTION

What is the priority focus of a case manager?

1. Public policy in health care
2. Utilization of pharmacology measures
3. Ensuring only care deemed essential is provided for patients
4. Promoting compliance with hospital policy and procedures

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 3

Case managers are “gatekeepers” of the healthcare delivery system; they ensure that only care that is deemed essential is provided for patients. Awareness of public policy, hospital policy and procedures, and utilization of pharmacology measures in patient care are concerns of the case manager but not his or her priority of focus.