2201 Title: Perception of Nearly 7000 Case Managers About the Practice of Case Management Date / Time: Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 04:15 PM - 05:45 PM Type: CONCURRENT Level: INTERMEDIATE Sponsor(s): - Speaker(s): Jo S. Carter; Hussein A. Tahan The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) recently completed a national survey of nearly 7,000 case managers. The purpose was to describe current practice of case management, and delineate the primary roles and functions of case managers from various professional backgrounds and care settings.  The study also aimed to identify the knowledge areas required for effective and competent performance of case managers. Those who participated in the survey were able to rate the frequency and importance of 107 essential case management activities and 85 knowledge areas.  The study yielded insights about recent, as well as future, changes in practice. This survey results in the identification of case management domains of practice and knowledge that are valuable for design of case management roles, training, and education of case managers.  Similarities and differences among various subgroups of case managers (e.g., nurses, social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, etc.) were also identified. This presentation will briefly review the study design, data collection, and analysis procedures. In addition, it will describe in detail the findings and their implications. Objectives: State the vision and goals of the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) and its relationship to case management research. Cite Survey overview, findings, and implications. Review Survey design, procedures, and conceptual framework. State the main activities and knowledge domains described in the Survey findings. List three similarities and three differences among those who assume the role of case manager or practice in various care settings. Identify three Survey implications on the practice and education of case managers.