There has been great change over the past few years for us all, including for CMSA as an organization. To ensure that we are moving in a direction that will continue to add value and benefit for our members, the case management community, and the practice of case management, the CMSA Board of Directors have taken action.
CMSA is pleased to unveil an updated Mission Statement and Vision Statement, and new Core Values to be more representative of case management as a profession and CMSA as an organization.
CMSA Vision Statement: As an organization, CMSA envisions a future when, "Professional case managers are recognized as THE leaders in the pursuit of promoting collaboration and defragmentation within the health care system."
CMSA Mission Statement or Core Purpose outlines CMSA's reason for being. As an organization, it is our mission that "CMSA is the authority for the professional practice of case management to improve the health of individuals, families, caregivers, and support systems with their communities by:
* Setting standards and best practices for case management across the health care continuum.
* Impacting policy to improve health outcomes.
* Providing evidence-based tools and resources to case managers."
CMSA Core Values were added to our core ideology as essential and enduring principles that guide CMSA in everything that we do.
CMSA is committed to:
* Improved Consumer Health Outcomes
* Professional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
* Cultural Competency and Humility
* Advocacy for the Health Consumer
* Integrity and Ethical Principles
* Promoting Health Equity
* Educating Case Managers Across the Care Continuum
* Evidence-Based Quality Care
* Holistic, Compassionate Care
* Fostering Communication and Collaboration
* Advancing Research, Innovation, and Use of Technology
* Fiscal Accountability
With the mission, vision, and core value statements as priority, CMSA has launched a new 3- to 5-year Strategic Plan that consists of five goals designed to keep CMSA focused on a path that will achieve our mission and stay true to our vision. The CMSA Strategic Plan will also allow the Board to measure progress and success and adjust when appropriate.
These five goals will catapult CMSA into a future that is strong, collaborative, valuable, and resourceful.
Goal #1-Education: Develop educational pathways to address the professional needs of case managers across the career span while embracing future technology and innovation.
* CMSA will develop educational pathways to address the professional needs of all case managers, in all settings and from all disciplines.
Goal #2-Public Relations and Public Policy: Legislators and the public will recognize the importance of case management in improving health outcomes.
* CMSA will work to build awareness of the value of case managers to both the public and elected officials at the federal and state levels to make sure case managers have a seat at the table when decisions are made that impact health outcomes.
Goal #3-Membership: Increase membership 10% annually by creating valuable programs and enhancing chapter participation.
* Members are the lifeline of CMSA, and much focus will be placed on building more valuable programs and resources to continue to grow the membership engagement at both the national and chapter levels.
Goal #4-Collaborative Relationship: Establish collaborative relationships to further the mission and elevate the profession of case management.
* Nothing will help further CMSA's Mission more than establishing collaborative relationships to strengthen interprofessional bonds while expanding reach and value.
Goal #5-Financial: Grow the financial position of CMSA to achieve the goals of the organization.
* Grow our strength and make sure CMSA can accomplish everything planned to work toward the envisioned future.
Your CMSA Board looks forward to sharing the progress and accomplishments made as a result of this plan over the next 3-5 years.
The Case Management Society of America (CMSA) facilitates the growth and development of professional case managers across the full health care continuum, promoting high-quality, ethical practice benefitting patients and their families. We strive for improved health outcomes by providing evidence-based resources, impacting health care policy, and sustaining the CMSA-developed Standards of Practice for Case Management.http://www.cmsa.org