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CASE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA

CMSA Moving Forward: Strategic Plan Maps the Road to the Future

Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM

CMSA is pleased to unveil an updated Mission Statement and Vision Statement and new Core Values to reflect a more relevant perspective and be more representative of case management as a profession and CMSA as the organization.

There has been great change over the past few years for us all, including for CMSA as an organization. To ensure that we are moving in a direction that will continue to add value and benefit for our members and the case management community, the CMSA Board of Directors have taken action.

CMSA is pleased to unveil an updated Mission Statement and Vision Statement and new Core Values to reflect a more relevant perspective and be more representative of case management as a profession and CMSA as the organization. CMSA VISION STATEMENT: As an organization, CMSA envisions a future when, “Professional case managers are recognized as THE leaders in the pursuit of promoting collaboration and defragmentation within the healthcare system.” CMSA MISSION STATEMENT or Core Purpose outlines CMSA’s reason for being. As an organization, it is our mission that, “CMSA is the authority for the professional practice of case management to improve the health of individuals, families, caregiver, and support systems with their communities by: • Setting standards and best practices for case management across the healthcare continuum. • Impacting policy to improve health outcomes. • Providing evidence-based tools and resources to case managers.” CMSA CORE VALUES were added to our core ideology as essential and ensuring principles that guide CMSA in everything that we do.

CMSA is committed to: • Improved consumer health outcomes • Professional diversity, equity, and inclusion • Cultural competency and humility • Advocacy for the health consumer • Integrity and ethical principles • Promoting health equity • Educating case managers across the care continuum • Evidence-based quality care • Holistic, compassionate care • Fostering communication and collaboration • Advancing research, innovation, and use of technology • Fiscal accountability

With the mission, vision, and core values statements as priority, CMSA has launched a new 3-5-year strategic plan that consists of five goals designed to keep CMSA focused on a path that will achieve our mission and is true to our vision. The CMSA Strategic Plan will also allow the Board to measure progress and success and adjust when appropriate.

These five goals will catapult CMSA into a future that is strong, collaborative, valuable, and resourceful.

And it is E.P.I.C.!

E: Education: CMSA will assess and develop educational pathways to address the professional needs of case managers across the career span while embracing future technology and innovation.

P: Public Relations and Public Policy:

Build awareness in public platforms; consumers and legislators to have greater impact on health outcomes. I: Individuals/Membership: Members are the reason we exist and are the central focus of the CMSA Strategic Plan. C: Collaborative Relationship: CMSA will investigate and establish collaborative relationships to further the mission and elevate the profession of case management.

Your CMSA Board looks forward to

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Dr. Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN,

ACM-RN, FCM, is the current President of the Case Management Society of America National Board of Directors and Associate Chief Clinical Operations–Continuum of Care at University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. Her current passion is in the area of improving health literacy. She has recently authored her 1st book, “A Practical Guide to Acute Care Case Management.” Dr. Morley has over 20 years of nursing experience. Her clinical specialties include medical/ surgical, oncology, and pediatric nursing.