The interprofessional treatment team is discussing appropriate strategies for a homebound patient who has a history of medication nonadherence. A treatment team member suggests that the nurse case manager make daily home visits to administer medications to the patient. What is the best response from the nurse case manager?

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4. The nurse case manager's role is to remain objective and marshal resources, organizing and coordinating care. When pulled into delivering the care, the case manager loses perspective and may find important issues clouded. Stating that the case manager is too busy, too important, or that it is not in the job description does not communicate the importance of the case manager's role and its unique contribution to the care team.

The Interprofessional Treatment Team Is Discussing Appropriate Strategies for a Homebound