Oceanside Care Center Celebrates National Case Management Week 2013

Oceanside, NY, October 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The purpose of this week, according to the CMSA, is to raise awareness of the vital role case managers play in the healthcare environment and in the lives of patients. Case managers are responsible for verifying insurance coverage, educating patients on the options available for them within the perimeters of their coverage and facilitation of transfers and discharges, among other responsibilities.

The work that case managers do often overlaps with the work of social workers, who are more known to the public. Therefore the work of case managers often times goes under-appreciated and unnoticed. In this spirit of gratitude and respect the healthcare world celebrates Case Management Week.

“We’re all very excited for Case Management Week here at Oceanside. Case managers do a fantastic job with our residents, from educating them on their options and helping them get back on their feet, to making them feel comfortable with the decision to stay with us. It is definitely a job that deserves it’s own week, and we extend our support, gratitude and love,” remarked Kellie O'Connor, Admissions Director at Oceanside Care Center.

Oceanside Care Center has been proudly serving the community of Oceanside, NY for almost 50 years. Located at 2914 Lincoln Ave, Oceanside, NY, OCC is a premier 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation care center, providing high-quality care to each resident according to his or her needs. Oceanside Care Center provides top-notch short term rehab and long term care to its residents, consisting of physical, occupational and speech therapy. OCC is known for its first-rate stroke rehab program, which utilizes unique Saebo-Flex rehab technology that is the only one of its kind in Nassau County. OCC also has a renowned Alzheimer’s/Dementia program and an excellent hospice program.

For more information on Oceanside Care Center, visiting hours, or general inquiries, contact Kellie O'Connor at 516.536.2300 or at info@oceansidecarecenter.com. Visit our newly designed website at www.oceansidecc.com. Like us at Facebook.com/OCCRehab and Follow us at Twitter.com/TheNewOCC.