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Case Management Society of America - Middle Tennessee Chapter

June 16th, 2020

6/16/2020

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A note from your
CMSA President

The last weeks and months have been challenging with a lot going on in the media and Covid-19. Phase 3 will be approaching soon. But for now we are still unable to have lunch and learns until everything is open again. Until then as we receive education opportunities we are trying to get them on our web page. The 30 CMSA Conference that was scheduled for Boston has had to be cancelled, however; the board has been working hard to be able to present a virtual conference earning up to 71 credits. The URL is URL https://conference.cmsa.org/. Below is an email sent out by Eric Bergman CMSA Chapter Presidents’ Council Representative.
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And we will still have many of the events and activities we have come to love and expect from our Annual Conference – an interactive vendor hall, prizes and giveaways, and an opening party. We will also have our annual meeting with Chapter Excellence, Case Manager of the Year, and other awards. It will be a wonderful conference in a new format, which can be enjoyed right from your own home or office.
                I hope you all are taking good care of yourselves and families and are well. Please remember to observe social distancing, handwashing and mask. And that we are all valuable and worthy of love.
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Missing you all, Kathy
REMINDER:
NO MEETING
IN ​JUNE
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Newsletter - May 2020

5/12/2020

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

       The last few months have been taxing on all of us, but I trust you are all well and your families are well. Many functions  and activities have had to be cancelled to include the yearly CMSA Conference in Boston. We have also been unable to do our monthly lunch and learns. There will be none in May. As the state is slowly opening up we will have to play the waiting game to see if we will be able to have June’s meeting. Be assure that your local board has not forgotten you.

       May has been a month to celebrate nurses, hospital week, and Florence Nightingale 200th birthday. I know a lot of you are working from home but if you have a chance don’t forget to celebrate your nurses and hospital worker connections.
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       Until we are able to meet again, keep safe and take care.

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

The CMSA Lunch & Learn for May has been canceled due to restrictions for outside visitors/vendors to HCA facilities.

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Newsletter - April 2020

4/9/2020

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

              Hello everyone, I hope this finds you all in good health and taking care of yourself and your families. This time has been very stressful and we are still not sure when it may end or what each day brings. I have been so pleased with the community support for all of the  healthcare providers  that keeps our patients cared for.  I want to highlight Amedisys Home Health for the posters they posted at Centennial Medical Center that was encouraging to all of the staff as we entered the building. As an HCA Tri-Star Case Manager I am especially proud of the caring and diligence of the staff at my hospital for the care they provide for patients and the support for each other. I also want to thank the community for their support and acknowledgment of the other essential staff at grocery stores, trucking, and food service and how important they are to all of us.
                Because of continued restrictions we will NOT be having a lunch and learn in April. With God’s blessings we will have one in May. And it will be wonderful to see everyone again. We will keep you posted. I want to add that at this time National CMSA is still planning the yearly education June 28-July 2, 2020 celebrating 30 years of Care Transitions Across the Full Continuum. They have extended the early bird registration.
                I have good news that we have two new board members that have joined us and when we meet again they will be introduced.
Until we meet again may God bless you all and keep you and yours safe.

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter


The CMSA Lunch & Learn for April has been canceled due to restrictions for outside visitors/vendors to HCA facilities.

We hope to be able to resume in May.

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Newsletter - March 2020

3/9/2020

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

Happy Social Worker month. Please take time to celebrate and commend your coworkers, friends, and contacts for the hard work Social Workers do to make sure patients and clients are cared for.

We will not be having March CMSA Lunch and Learn due to COVID-19 (Corona virus) and HCA restricting entrances from outside vendors and visitors. But we will see you all back in April.
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As always thank you for all of your support.

​Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA will hold its next monthly meeting on:

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
from 12:00 - 1:00pm

The March CMSA Lunch & Learn has been canceled due to restrictions for outside visitors/vendors to HCA facilities.

Presenter and lunch sponsor will be rescheduled.
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Newsletter - February 2020

2/13/2020

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

​                 The responses I received from January’s lunch
and learn was positive. It sounded like everyone enjoyed a meet and great session. The board discussed this in the past and we hope to be able to offer it again. It is a good time for vendors and Case Manager as well as Social Workers to network. Again I want to thank everyone that attended.
                We are still happy for sponsors and individual memberships to join us. We are also in need of more board members so if you are interested in participating as a board member please see me. We always try to have CMSA information  and sponsor/individual packets out for you to pick up that will hopefully prompt you to  join. If you are an individual member that has not had a chance to renew your membership please know that  a discount code EXPAND2020 can be used  to save $20 off National Memberships expires 02/29/2020.
                As always thank you for all of your support and I will see you February 19,2020 for our monthly lunch and learn.

​Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA will hold its next monthly meeting on:

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
from 12:00 - 1:00pm

Speaker:
Nell Ann Crowe, 
Brookdale Senior Living 
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Topic: Healthy Aging: It’s Never Too Early and Never Too Late

Lunch Sponsor:
Alphonso Harvey,
Music City Medical​
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Newsletter - January 2020

1/13/2020

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

             The last year 2019 went by fast and may have been a strained year for many. We now have a new year with 2020 double digit year with hopes of double prosperity in all aspects. I am confident the coming year will mean more individuals and companies  will share with our organization and benefit from the resources that CMSA has. It is a great organization for education, resources and networking. Coming June 28 thru July 2,2020 is the National CMSA convention celebrating 30 years of care transition across the  full continuum. If you are interested as a vendor or individual please go to www.CMSA.org  and see the website.
                Starting a new year we are of course encouraging all to become members individually by going to CMSA.org or local  sponsors by using the cmsa-tn.org website for the middle Tennessee chapter.
                As always I am so blessed and grateful to be your President and looking forward to another year with you. January’s meeting will be a meet and great time and we hope you all enjoy from the entire CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter.

​Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA will hold its next monthly meeting on:

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
from 12:00 - 1:00pm

There will not be a lecture this month. We will use this time to meet and greet.

Lunch will be provided by the CMSA Board.
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Newsletter - October 2019

10/14/2019

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

It is October time for harvest, cooler weather, sweaters, pumpkin everything and celebrate Case Managers Week. CM week is October 13-19, 2019. I hope you have something special planned for your Case Managers you are in contact with. Remember a CM can be a Nurse or  Social Worker. We work hard to benefit our patients and I want to appreciate all Case Managers for their dedication to their patients. Case Managers not only prepare needs for patients, but are also educators, resource person. We are resourceful and caring for the outcome of our patients. Thank you Case Managers everywhere.

As always I am plugging for memberships both individual and sponsors. Last lunch and learn several people approached me for individual membership and sponsor membership information. I am glad to say that 3 companies joined us as sponsors. CareMark CVS, Clairborn and Hughes renewed, and Lightway Home and Health. Thank you for joining us and all of your support. I look forward to continued relationships with all of our members and sponsors.

I will see you all October 16,2016 at our next lunch and learn.

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA will hold its next monthly meeting on:

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019
from 12:00 - 1:00pm

SPEAKER:
Kevin Brown 
Owner, All Star Medical 

TOPIC:
“How to Help Your Patients Have Better Access In and Around Their Homes” 
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LUNCH SPONSOR:
Tammy Barber,
Guardian Home Health 
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Newsletter - September 2019

9/12/2019

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

​     Let me start by saying how much I appreciate all of the support that all of our sponsors and CMSA members provide to this chapter. We have been blessed with some very good topics and speakers that have hopefully been enriching everyone. The feedback from those that attend has been very positive and appreciative and we humbly thank you. Keep coming as we finish this year and move into next year. If you are a sponsor and desire to get on the calendar to present a topic or to provide lunch please contact Elizabeth McAllister egravesmca@icloud.com, she will be happy to assist you and remember that the purpose of the monthly lunch and learn is to provide education, CMCEUs for certified CMs, RNs, SWs, resources and opportunities to network.
     October 13 thru 19, 2019 is National Case Management Week. Please start thinking about what you can do to appreciate your Case Manager contacts and coworkers. We will of course acknowledge Case Managers at the October 16, 2019 Lunch and Learn. I also want to encourage any Case Managers that may not be a CMSA member to join, it is the most recognized and established society for Case Management and is open to Nurses and Social Workers. CMSA has made it financially friendly to join by having payment plans available and first time discounts. I hope to see more members on our roster. CMSA is also a way to reach out to Case Managers in other areas of the country when you have needs. I have been contacted by family and professionals in other states seeking resources or guidance. So, again a great network with plenty of resources.
     Thank you again for all of your support, see you at the next Lunch and Learn September 18, 2019.

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter
The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA will hold its next monthly meeting on:

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019
from 12:00 - 1:00pm

SPEAKER:
Dr. Scott Craig,
Medical Director of Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Franklin

TOPIC:
“Stroke and Neuroplasticity” 
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LUNCH SPONSOR:
Yancy Cook, RN
Encompass Health 

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Keto Stuffed Peppers
​With Cauliflower Rice

​SERVINGS: 8 
Recipe prep time: 10 MINS
Cook time:  50 MINS

Keto Stuffed Peppers With Cauliflower Rice Recipe - simple, low-carb meal, made with bell peppers, ground beef and cauliflower rice. Quick and easy to make, nutritious and delicious!

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 bell peppers — large
  • salt+pepper to taste to season the peppers on the inside
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 tsp salt — divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper — divided
  • 1 tsp oregano — optional
  • 2 cloves garlic — pressed
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 375-400F. 
  2. Wash peppers, cut off the tops, remove the seeds and reserve the tops. Season peppers on the inside with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add ground beef, half of the salt and pepper, oregano and cook for 5 minutes, until the meat is browned. Add tomato sauce and cauliflower rice. Add the remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste the mixture. Add more salt if needed. 
  4. Divide stuffing between all 4 peppers. Place the tops over each pepper. Cover with foil, bake for 30-40 minutes. Uncover and bake for additional 10-30 minutes, until the peppers are soft and fully cooked. (depends on how soft you prefer them and how fast your oven can reach this doneness).
  5. You can remove the tops and add cheese on top of each pepper or serve them as they are.
RECIPE NOTES
one serving is 1/2 pepper
Total carbs per serving 6 grams
Fiber 2 grams
Net Carbs per serving 4 grams
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Newsletter - August 2019

8/6/2019

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The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA will hold its next monthly meeting on:

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
from 12:00 - 1:00pm

SPEAKER:
Dr. David Hutchings
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LUNCH SPONSOR:
Leslie Brown, Kindred at Home

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Newsletter - July 2019

7/9/2019

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A Note from your​
CMSA President

Happy post July 4th. I hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday. We are back on track with our lunch and learns again after National CMSA in June. I am looking forward to seeing you all again for our July Lunch and Learn. I want to take this time to encourage all to check out the CMSA.org website that is packed with resources and tools that are available for all members. If you are not already a member please visit the web site and see how becoming a member can be helpful to your career and education as a Case Manager.

As always we are continuing to encourage sponsors for our chapter. If you are interested please contact me and I will send you and application.
Thank you for all of your support and I will see you next week.

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA will hold its next monthly meeting on:

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
from 12:00 - 1:00pm

SPEAKER:
Andi Bolton, RN, LD, CNSC
BriovaRX 

TOPIC:
HPN 101 (Home Parenteral Nutrition) 

LUNCH SPONSOR:
Joseph Osborne, 
BriovaRx Infusion Services
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