title: Organizational issues in nursing case management.
abstract: The nursing case manager has a critical role in achieving the high level of interdepartmental communication, mutual adjustment, and coordination necessary for efficient and effective patient care. This article addresses organizational factors that influence the nursing case manager's role in the interconnectedness of the departments.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Seaman
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Seaman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000592:standards*; D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015274:Interdepartmental Relations; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D012380:Role