A medical institution specializing in providing inpatient care for psychological disorders. deinstitutionalization Transferring the treatment of mental illness from inpatient institutions to community-based facilities that emphasize outpatient care.
nurse manager. A nurse responsible for a unit in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory care setting. The nurse manager supervises staff performance and patient care.
Care management nurses are available by phone to assist patients and clinical teams in outpatient settings. 1  Ensuring that the member's physician is aware of or involved in the case. 2  Facilitating the flow of information between the hospital and Group Health.  Assisting hospital discharge planners.