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.
As a nurse case manager, you will work with a team of health care professionals to determine long-term care plans for patients, educate patients and their families on conditions and treatment options, and advocate for patients with health service providers and health insurance companies.