Author: Dorron Blumberg

We discharge plan, case manage and provide social work. We search for funds to provide needy patients with rides home or medications, call thrift shops for clothing or equipment, and reach out to charitable organizations to...

Imagine being discharged from the hospital but still needing some type of care by a professional. Then add the challenge of being uninsured. The team of nurses and social workers in St. Lucie Medical Center’s case management...

As the economy has tightened, patients’ discharge needs have become increasingly complex. At the same time, Medicaid guidelines for home health care have changed and private insurance companies continue to focus on timely...