title: A fine line on the front line.
abstract: Staff nurses sometimes feel that the case manager encroaches on their responsibilities. Here, review steps that create a cooperative environment.
authors.affiliation: Premier Healthcare Informatics, Charlotte, N.C., USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cudney
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: VanTuyle
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D024382:Professional Role