title: An orientation plan for hospital-based case managers.
abstract: The key to a successful case management program is the case manager. This article is a description of a six-week orientation program provided for new case managers at St. Peter's Medical Center in New Jersey. The principal components of the program are basic content modules, addressing individual learning needs, specific teaching strategies, and a self-paced approach.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kortbawi
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000592:standards; D009515:New Jersey; D009736:Nursing Process; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D000078329:Workforce