Shelter case manager vs senior case manager

Differences between shelter case manager and senior case manager duties and responsibilities

Shelter case manager example responsibilities.

• Manage the care of patients with tuberculosis (TB) during their hospitalization and their discharge follow-up care.
• Perform concurrent review to assure appropriateness of admission, inpatient/acute care, rehabilitation/SNF status, and discharge using establish InterQual guidelines.
• Purchase services from outside vendors for staff development training which offer transferable skills.
• Prepare documentation for HOPWA applications.

Senior case manager example responsibilities.

• Provide clients support with basic ADL's (shopping, payee services, budgets, managing and attending appointments).
• Negotiate access to medically necessary procedures and treatments for patients in the hospital and/or physician office setting.
• Educate patients on technical and disease management terminology and continue to provide ongoing support and information during their care process.
• Perform concurrent review to assure appropriateness of admission, inpatient/acute care, rehabilitation/SNF status, and discharge using establish InterQual guidelines.
• Facilitate vocational rehabilitation and relate community services.