Which of the following best describes the goals of nursing case management regardless of setting? (Select all that apply.)

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Case management programs aim to provide a service delivery approach to ensure the following: cost-effective care, alternatives to institutionalization, access to care, coordinated services, and patient's improved functional capacity (Lyon, 1993). Not all clients need case managers if they have adequate financial resources and can navigate the health care system. Although hospitalization can often be avoided, in acute cases hospitalization would be the most appropriate use of resources.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Goals of Nursing