Fall is here and October is a special month for Case Managers.  Case Management Week is October 12th through October 18, 2014.  Please take time to celebrate and thank those that work so hard to advocate for patients and their needs in healthcare.  Have you ever asked a Case Manager why they became a Case Manager and what is rewarding to them?  Try it sometime, you might hear interesting stories.  I became a Case Manager because as a nurse I wanted to make a difference in the continuity of care for the patients I was caring for.  What I find so rewarding as a Case Manager is the thank you I get from patients and families when I am able to secure a discharge plan that is the best plan for the patient.

    Come join us for our usual Lunch and Learn on October 15, 2014.  Unfortunately our presenters will not be able to accommodate CEUs.  I look forward to seeing you all.

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
Middle Tennessee CMSA Chapter

These are so tasty- great with a mug of coffee or in a packed lunch

• Serves 10-12
• Prep time 15 mins
• Cooking time 25 mins
• Total time 40 mins

Ingredients

• 250g (9oz) peeled, chopped pumpkin or butternut squash
• 150g (5oz) golden caster sugar
• 3 eggs
• 175g (6oz`) butter, softened
• 350g (12oz) self raising flour
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 4 tbsp milk
• 50g (2oz) pumpkin seeds

You will need

• a muffin tin lined with 10-12 muffin cases

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 190c, 170c fan, gas 5 .
2. Place the pumpkin or squash into a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients  except pumpkin seeds and blend until smooth but do not over mix. Stir in most of the pumpkin seeds reserving a few to sprinkle over the top.
3. Divide the mixture between the cases filling at least three quarters full. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and bake for 20-25 mins until golden brown, and just firm to the touch. Allow to cool. These will keep in a cake tin for 2-3 days.