Occupational health nursing director vs patient care manager

Differences between occupational health nursing director and patient care manager duties and responsibilities

Occupational health nursing director example responsibilities.

• Complete comprehensive assessments for all LTC residents which include managing falls, pain, skin integrity, and medications.
• Implement and chair interdisciplinary rehabilitation committee.
• Contribute to deficiency free biannual AHCA surveys.
• Meet with interdepartmental supervisors to discuss changes or recommendations for improvements within ACHD.
• Implement and chair interdisciplinary rehabilitation committee.

Patient care manager example responsibilities.

• Manage complicated cases involving serious injuries, medical evacuations, cruise ship disembarkation, and repatriation of remains with compassion.
• Direct oversight of all case management and education relate to chronic disease and primary care management.
• Utilize resources such as financial and pharmacy assistance for uninsure patients to receive professional medical care upon discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions using keen assessment skills and redirecting to PCP's office when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance both with HIPAA and CMS, to include all audits and enrollments via Medicare.
• Plant and maintain flower beds such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning.
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