October is an exciting month for Case Managers as we celebrate Case Management Week the theme is “ Exceptional People, Exceptional Care.” I hope you join me in celebrating all of the Case Managers you come in contact with. I myself have been doing this for a long while and after years of bedside nursing; have found this part of nursing often the most rewarding.  Case Managers are patient and family advocates first and foremost , resource for patients, families and staff. We focus on post care needs to assist with providing the best plan of need for the patient. I am proud to be a Case Manager and proud of the Case Managers that work so hard for their patients. Thank you all for all you do.
                If you have not been on the CMSA.org website you should visit it. Many changes and upgrades have been made. There is an area about public policy which is what our CMSA members assist with when they go to Washington and meet in DC. Our own Olivia Westbrook went to represent CMSA Middle Tn Chapter and had many good things to say about our CMSA organization. This organization is a platform that can help you if you want to make changes in healthcare. Join up with CMSA and become connected.
                I will see you all October 18,2017 for our next lunch and learn.
 
Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

              Welcome back, I am excited to see you all again. Although I did not make it to National CMSA I am sure it was very exciting with many new lessons to learn and opportunities available. Next year’s conference is in Chicago.

                I again want to thank all that support our chapter and hope you are reaching out to others to encourage them to participate in CMSA as individual or corporate members. There are several companies that are corporate CMSA sponsors on the national level. So why not join, too?

                I will see you July 19, 2017.

Kathern Demicell
RNCCM President CMSA Middle Tn Chapter

Just a small note reminding no June meeting due to National CMSA. We will resume July 19,2017. I will be excited to see you all then.
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Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter President

​​May flowers, blooming in the air. Just a short reminder to all no June meeting due to National CMSA in Texas. I am looking forward to seeing everyone next week for the May’s lunch and learn. Inspiring people presenting. Just a reminder that we are always accepting sponsors and new individual members coming up in fall is a Fall Membership Campaign offering a $30 discount. If applying for individual membership online is a first time $10 discount. Military and students get discounts as well. Of course I am very partial to our organization but it is a fantastic organization and wealth of resources especially when just starting out as a Case Manager. I want to always express my gratitude to all of our sponsor and members you are the reason we exist.

See you soon,
Kathy Demicell, RNCCM
​CMSA Middle-Tennessee President

​Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lemon curd
• 1 (1.9 ounce) container frozen miniature phyllo shells, thawed

• 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Directions

1. Spoon about 1 teaspoon lemon curd into the bottom of each phyllo shell; top with whipped topping. Sprinkle a light dusting of cinnamon over the top.