title: On the case: effective care transitions.
abstract: In this new era of patient safety, the case manager, as an advocate and facilitator of care, has a pivotal role on the front line of healthcare delivery.
authors.affiliation: Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Dana Deravin
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Carr
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards; D010360:Patient Transfer / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration