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Newsletter - January 2018

1/15/2018

There will be no meeting this month due to the possibility of severe weather.
See you in February!

A Note from your
CMSA President

Happy January. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year celebration. As most of you know we did not have our monthly lunch and learn in December because of the holiday. We were ready to go for January but January’s weather always plays tricks with us, as a result we will not be having our meeting for January. So we will be anxious to see everyone in February.
This is the beginning of a new year and our chapter loves our vendors that are sponsors and our individual members but would love to see more of you become part of our fantastic organization. It is easy to become an individual member by going to CMSA.org and can apply and even make payments on the membership. We can send sponsor packets to anyone interested by contacting, Kathern.Demicell@hcahealthcare.com or Elizabeth McAllister at egravesmca@comcast.net. There are always packets at our lunch and learns as well. I would love to see our chapter continue to grow and thank you all in advance for 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, February 21, 2018
from 11:30 - 12:30

Please remember that after attending ONE free meeting...there will be a $10.00 fee for attendance, in 2018.

Centennial Medical Center
TOWER CLASSROOM, 3RD FLOOR
2300 PATTERSON STREET
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

You do not have to be a CCM or a
CMSA member to take advantage of this lunch and learn activity!

Newsletter - November 2017

11/13/2017

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

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Speaker: Jessy Barclay, Ph.D.
Neuropsychology Associates, PLLC

Topic: "Baseline Cognitive Assessments"

SunCrest Home Health will be providing lunch

NO CEU's OFFERED

Newsletter - October 2017

10/12/2017

A Note from your
CMSA President

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

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

Wednesday, October 18, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Anna Ezell, LMSW will be presenting

Eating Disorders:
From Diagnosis to Treatment

NO CEU's OFFERED

Please remember that after attending ONE free meeting...there will be a $10.00 fee for attendance, in 2017.

Centennial Medical Center
TOWER CLASSROOM, 3RD FLOOR
2300 PATTERSON STREET
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

You do not have to be a CCM or a CMSA member to take advantage of this lunch and learn activity!

Newsletter - September 2017

9/7/2017

A Note from your
CMSA President

Well, fall has begun. The days are getting shorter and the weather cooler. I think that the catastrophic weather in Texas and Florida has us all feeling blessed we are safe and those that have survived are safe as well.
                I am so proud to inform you that our Treasure Olivia is in Washington DC going to the Hill to represent Case Management Middle Tn Chapter. Each year CMSA goes to the Hill to represent changes and recognition for Case Managers. I am looking forward to hearing all about the experience when Olivia returns and what changes CMSA has assisted in making.
                We are quickly approaching another year ending and I want to encourage more of you to join as individual member to CMSA and our Vendors to be sponsors. Your participation is what makes this chapter grow and enable us to continue to present you with opportunities to enrich your education, resources and networking. Thank you to all who are faithful members and sponsors.
                Our September lunch and learn will be cancelled, but we will see you again for October.

Kathern Demicell
RNCCM President CMSA Middle Tn Chapter

The Lunch & Learn Meeting for
September 20, 2017
has been
CANCELLED

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA
will hold its next monthly meeting on
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Please remember that after attending ONE free meeting...there will be a $10.00 fee for attendance, in 2017.

Centennial Medical Center
TOWER CLASSROOM, 3RD FLOOR
2300 PATTERSON STREET
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

You do not have to be a CCM or a CMSA member to take advantage of this lunch and learn activity!

Newsletter - August 2017

8/14/2017

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA
will hold its next monthly meeting on
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Speaker: Kathy Johnson-Warner, Senior Helpers

Topic: "Delirium"

Lunch will be provided by:
Willowbrook Healthcare

Newsletter - July 2017

7/16/2017

A Note from your
CMSA President

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

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA
will hold its next monthly meeting on
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Sponsor: Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Topic: TBA

Lunch will be provided by Right at Home

Newsletter -June 2017

6/15/2017

A Note from your
CMSA President

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.

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter President

**REMINDER**
NO MEETING IN JUNE

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA
will hold its next monthly meeting on
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Letter of Appreciation

5/18/2017

Hi,

My name is Debbie and I'm writing because I came across your page (http://www.cmsa-tn.org/sponsors.html) while searching for information on how to take care of an aging grandparent at home for a student of mine. The resources you have are very helpful and I just wanted to thank you because it's made this process a lot easier.

I also found this: https://www.alarms.org/guide-to-senior-safety-at-home/ and I think it would be a good resource to include on your page. Thought I'd pass it along. What do you think?

Thanks again!
Debbie

Debbie Reynolds
The After School Center

Newsletter - May 2017

5/11/2017

A Note from your
CMSA 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

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA
will hold its next monthly meeting on
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Sponsor: CareRite Centers

Topic: Amputee Walking School Program

Lunch with be provided by CareRite Centers - Trevecca, Bethany, Gallatin and Quality Centers for Rehab & Healing Amputee Walking School

Newsletter - April 2017

4/11/2017

The Middle TN Chapter of CMSA
will hold its next monthly meeting on
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
from 11:30 - 12:30

Speaker: Cathy A. Maxwell, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Topic: Understanding Frailty