title: Development of an orthopaedic case manager role.
abstract: Creation of a case manager role was one institution's strategy to improve the coordination and delivery of care for orthopaedic trauma patients. This article describes the development and implementation of the innovative role within a large county health system and applies Neuman's Health Care Systems Model to the process.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Mann
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hazel
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Geer
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Hurley
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Podrapovic
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012380:Role