Financial Knowledge Wellness

You are invited to the 4th Session tomorrow of our continued series.

May 8, 2020 09:00 Nairobi

Topic : Financial Knowledge Wellness that transcends times of uncertainty

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Case Manager’s Summit

A conference designed for case Managers, A first of its kind in Kenya and the region that attracted 92 case manager delegates. Case Manager’s are advocates, leaders, influencers, gatekeepers, problem solvers, educators, wellness ambassadors and more. In every work setting and within healthcare in general, there is a common challenge; how to best meet our clients needs in a complex industry that is constantly evolving. The case manager’s summit dubbed “ Balance for the Case Manager”  offered a high powered mix of diverse educational sessions, leading industry experts and valuable networking opportunities. The summit focus was on:

Defining the leadership role needed by case managers regardless of discipline or practice setting to function effectively and efficiently in care coordination and advocacy efforts. As well as use specifics of how to empower case managers,colleagues & clients through areas of practice, mentorships, preceptorship & experience.

Discuss the building of successful collaborative care teams and what those changes mean across the continuum of care. Inclusive of the home based care, patient, care giver, community, professionals and allied services.

Discuss the latest trends in technology that case managers can embrace for prpose of impact and move to face digital disruption that’s changing the business models.

Importance of well being for the case manager, as front line healthcare workers working in a demanding environment from the populations they serve.

Nokras sagana a serene and tranquil hotel based in Muranga county was our host for the two day summit. It was an excellent opportunity for the case managers to refresh and rejuvenate while learning. 

Carol Garner our keynote speaker, chairperson of Case Manager’s Association of South Afirca (CMASA) powerfully unpacked her personal journey in case management, the evolving role of the case manager and the bumps and rides it took to formation of CMASA.

A big thank you to our sponsors  Wealth Smith , SMART international, MOLARS and IMARA plus for supporting the inaugural case manager’s summit. 

Workplace Health Wellness

# WorkplaceHealthwellness
#WellnessMindfulness

Make each day your MASTERPIECE!

The probable question in your mind is What? How? Why?
All the above are anticipated questions of key importance is:

Your health is a state of Body.
Wellness is a state of Being
Each individual holds the key to attaining a balance of Body and Being! When balance is attained it translates to excellence in productivity.

Take charge this week by:

• Hydrating more :Sip Smart to maintain internal and external balance
• Stretch :Try a new exercise at your desk, sitting too long in this cold weather is harmful to your health
• Nourish :Focus on something more other than food that fills you up
• Order :This works amazing organize the space around you- Declutter and work in a clear space!
• Dress :Step out of your style comfort zone
• Reconnect :Take time for deep breathing exercises as you work this energizes you; keeps you warm and refocused!

Wellness Wednesday

#WellnessWenesday
#MindyourMind
#Selfawareness
Feeling Foggy in Mind?
Feeling Fatigued in body?
Facing challenges focusing and completing tasks?
Are you facing challenges focusing in conversations and meetings?
On A scale of 1-10 what do you score?

Majority of us go through this a lot. Ever stopped to wonder the reason behind this ? or have you decided to brush it aside and make it a normally routine?

Presenteeism is increasing due to neglected self-care of Mind, Body and Spirit. This three components are key to holistic balance of self. Presenteeism at the workplace is a huge cost to any employer and to self.
#TIPS to MINDYOURMIND

• Exercise your mind as much as you exercise your body
• Get enough shut eye at least 7-9 hrs and take power naps in between your day
• Attend to single task and avoid multitasking to ensure you complete it to the end
• JOURNAL!
• Play games unleash the child in you- Games are fun and in-turn rejuvenate you and give you better productivity
• Avoid anxiety break down information into sized bites communications to enable you deal
• Gratitude is important – Say thank you – Positive words draw happy chemicals

Outline your Mind Map to enable you move from the Fogginess to a Rejuvenated self!

Goals Of Care Management

We engaged on why the case manager and who the case manager is. Yes, a complex role however very fulfilling. For the case manager to offer quality health care outcomes in the dynamic health care landscape today, it is paramount that they are guided by a case management program which includes some or all of the below:

• Clinical care management (facilitation and coordination of care which is very key for quality outcomes)
• Utilization review and management (includes allocation of resources and ensuring good spread of your benefit)
• Transitional/discharge planning and any arising handoffs!
• Variance management arising from delays in care, omissions or overuse of unnecessary resources.
• Access management and patient flow
• Outcomes evaluation and management

#Empoweringthecasemanagementprofession

Working From Home Series One

Series 1: Begins with a reflection of the week that’s ending. It was a sudden transition for many in the last 2 weeks &yet overwhelming to keep the balance.

Have you achieved set out production? Maybe you’ve been feeling much more tired lately & your body doesn’t want to move much?

Or you’ve noticed you are not as positive as usual? Are you finding it hard to adjust working from home? #WorklifeIntegration now #WorkhomeIntegration.

What are the simple things we often ignore that can make us feel better & more productive?

Lets talk about Endorphins one of our “Happy chemicals” & how to boost them naturally:

1. Draw a daily routine of work, incorporate exercise at least 45 min daily; stretch & meditate. This induces a release of endorphins into your blood circulation & encourages reflective thought. Meditation increases focus,induces well-being & stress elimination. (Time you’d probably take navigating traffic to the office?)
2. Listen to music as you work. Why? It substitutes the physical absent colleague whom you’d casually walk to say hello to in between work hours. ( You must be missing this part of “hello” or “Catch up” at work) Music sets the mood by triggering feel good brain chemicals.

#YourWellness

#WorkingFromHomeSeries1

Case Management Insider

Redefining Case Management
What is my cover limit? What Dental facility is closest to my office that I can visit? We have an emergency case requiring airlifting to Nairobi for specialized care, how soon can we expect the air ambulance on ground? We are awaiting instructions of discharge to enable us release the member and with that also comes the hospital’s dreaded phone call; ‘ you have not reconciled our hospital account and we are expecting a payment of XXX amount in the next three days’ failure to which we shall suspend your account!

This is typically half an hour’s scenario of a case manager’s day in the healthcare business. Case Managers are key stakeholders with a pivotal role in nature as they are the ‘glue’ between the patient, family and service provider. They facilitate the interdisciplinary approach within the care continuum; as the ‘Special force’ and ‘gate keepers’ ensuring quality and cost effective healthcare. This is a role of passion and of continued governance sculpture to redefining case management function and its speak to the bottom-line performance.

What is case management?
Case Management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care, and cost effectiveness.

Modern Approach to Case Management
A new specialized approach is imperative to good patient outcome and better performance of the medical insurance book. Other medical disciplines need be integrated in the case management function such as Lab technologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, Wellness Coaches and nutritionists for a more integrated approach and navigation of the complex health eco-system.

The case management function is not only in health insurance companies but has also been taken up by other stakeholders like hospitals and large corporate. This is in realization that case management makes a unique contribution towards the integration of health care, social services and other sector services.