Guiding Principles Reinforced: Commission for Case Manager Certification Introduces New Board Leadership and Raises the Bar in Ethical Case Management

The Commission for Case Manager Certification® announced its new board officers for the 2023-2024 term and updated its Codes of Professional Conduct for board-certified case managers (CCM) and board-certified disability management specialists (CDMS).

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission for Case Manager Certification®, which oversees certification for over 50,000 case management and disability management professionals nationwide, announced its new 2023-2024 board officers today. As the nation's oldest and largest case manager certification body, the Commission supports case managers and disability management specialists. This year's Commission leadership is committed to promoting, advancing, and advocating for consumer protection and excellence through certification and related programs and services that support professional development.

Ed Quick, MA, MBA, CDMS, will serve as chair of the 16-member volunteer board. Quick brings over 25 years of professional disability and case management insight and experience to the position, with expertise in voluntary and statutory program implementation, plan design and administration. With an educational background in vocational rehabilitation and human resource management, his multifaceted perspective positions him as a visionary leader. His commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is exemplified by his pursuit of a certificate in DE&I for Human Resources from Cornell University's e-Learning program.

"Certification is a framework for building and maintaining knowledge and skills, which is essential in today's rapidly changing and complex regulatory environment," Quick said. "It is critical for professionals to continue to grow and develop their skills, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment in our volunteer efforts. The Commission's certification and education programs offer tremendous opportunities for case managers and disability management specialists to broaden their talents and stay at the forefront of professional practice."

In addition to Quick, the Commission's 2023-2024 officers are:

• Chair-Elect: Patricia Nunez, MA, CCM, CDMS, CRC, former director, claim vendor management, CNA;
• Secretary: Kendra Greene, MSN, MBA/HCM, RN, CCM, senior consultant, medical management, Optum/UnitedHealth Group;
• Treasurer: Anne Mercer, CIA, CFE, CFSA, managing director, standards and guidance, the Institute of Internal Auditors; and
• Immediate Past-Chair: Teri Treiger, RN, MA, CCM, CHCQM, FABQAURP, principal, Ascent Care Management.

Two new Commissioners were also announced:

• Katherine Edwards, M.Ed, CCM, CDMS, manager, return to work and injury prevention, UMass Memorial Health; and
• Patti Kelley Morgan, MS, RN, CCM, MSCC, clinical director, field case management vendor program, Sedgwick.

The Commission's board certification programs validate competence in the fields and require commitment to the Codes of Professional Conduct. The Commission recently updated the Codes for both board-certified case managers (CCM) and board-certified disability management specialists (CDMS). These documents are regularly reviewed to ensure certificants operate objectively and ethically in the public interest. The Codes provide CCM and CDMS certificants with a framework for daily practice, prioritizing safety, privacy, and autonomy. The Codes also offer general principles and address common ethical concerns, such as conflicts of interest, client relationships, advocacy standards, professional responsibilities, data privacy, and legal compliance.

"The principles in each revised document place the individual at the heart of their care," stated MaryBeth Kurland, CEO of the Commission. "The Codes not only serve as a compass for care delivery, but also reinforce our certificants unwavering dedication to ethical practice and protecting the public interest. The documents are a valuable resource for CCM and CDMS certificants, providing a framework and reference to industry-recognized standards related to their professional practice that can also be used when navigating potential ethical challenges. By upholding the principles included in the Codes, the Commission seeks to ensure that professional case managers and disability management specialists maintain the highest level of professional practice, guaranteeing the well-being and best interests of their clients."

About the Commission for Case Manager Certification

The Commission for Case Manager Certification is the first and largest nationally accredited case management certification organization, credentialing more than 50,000 professional case managers and disability management specialists. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager and disability management specialist certification with its CCM® and CDMS® credentials. Offering an extensive portfolio of certification and professional advancement activities, the Commission is the most active and prestigious certification organization supporting the practices of case management and disability management. For more information, visit www.ccmcertification.org and www.cdms.org, connect with the Commission on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @CCM_Cert.

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SOURCE Commission for Case Manager Certification