Mindy Owen RN, CRRN, CCM
Coral Springs, Fla.
Years of Presidency: 1992-1993
Mindy Owen Speaks about Case Management and the Importance of Certification
“I believe strongly in the practice of case management, and I do believe we do our best work when we work ourselves out of a job on individual cases so that we have empowered patients and families to take on their own case management.”
Introduction:
Mindy Owen was the second president of the Case Management Society of America. Mindy brought a rich history of clinical and managerial expertise to the practice of case management. Mindy holds the distinction of being one of the original five visionary women who were the founders of the CMSA. In addition, Mindy was instrumental in working with the Foundation for Rehabilitation Education and Research in developing the case management certification concept, which laid the groundwork for professionals to validate their expertise in a concrete manner.
Currently, Mindy is the Principal of Phoenix Healthcare Associates, LLC, where she provides consulting services specializing in education and development of case management and disease state management programs.
Leadership Interview: Mindy contributed to the Leadership Interview by providing listeners with an inside view of the inner workings of the Commission for Case Manager Certification. She explains the role the Commission takes to ensure a high standard of credibility, as well as the impact that the certification has on the practice. Mindy explains to listeners the numerous opportunities for certified case managers to interact with the Commission and encourages certified case managers to get involved. Mindy talks about the latest project that the Commission has rolled out a Grant Program for those who want to do research on the practice.
Contact Information:
If you would like to connect with Mindy, feel free to contact her via email at: mindyon@bellsouth.net.
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For further information on how to get certification through the Commission for Case Manager Certification, how to get involved in one of the various committees, or to learn more about the research opportunities available through the Commission check out the Commissions website at www.ccmcertification.org.
