What are Restricted Duty,Light Duty,and Transitional Duty,and the Implications of Each for Case Management Practice?

Abstract

The Case Management Update column, together with the new Hospital Link and Nurse Practitioner Link columns comprise “CLINICAL ROUNDS.” Each month's issue of the Journal includes one of these focus areas, which will explore a variety of topics and case situations with the goal of advancing occupational health nursing practice. Readers are encouraged to provide feedback and offer ideas for future topic discussions. Opinions and perspectives are those of the panel members, and do not necessarily represent the views of the AAOHN, the Editor, or the Publisher. We encourage readers to submit their questions or scenarios for the Panel. This month's Panel members include Christine M. Kalina, Annette B. Haag, Robin Tourigian, and Mary Lou Wassel.

The AAOHN joins The Case Management Society of America in celebrating National Case Management Week October 6–12, 2002.

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