Case Management Department
Day Kimball Hospital’s Case Management Department is responsible
for the post-hospitalization needs of our patients. This may include
skilled
nursing, in-home service,
or community-based services to assist our patients in regaining their
independence after being discharged from the hospital. Case Management
also supports patient care through utilization review and comprehensive
case management services.
Services Provided
Comprehensive care management and medical social work; referrals to community services, skilled nursing facilities and home care agencies; insurance benefits explanation; after hospital care authorization. Also provides “Healthy Start/HUSKY,” a state supported insurance program for pregnant women, infants and children, and comprehensive case management program for pregnant women at high-risk.
What to expect during your visit/procedure
If you need the services of the Case Management Department, a case manager
will visit with you while you are in the hospital.
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Contact Information |
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Phone: 860-928-6541, ext. 2342
Fax: 860-928-9758
TTY: 860-963-6422
e -mail: Lucy Wanich, RN, MS
lwanich@daykimball.org
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Location |
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Third Floor, Day Kimball Hospital
320 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT |
Directions |
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Directions to DKH |
Hours |
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Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Physicians/Team members |
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Lucy Wanich, RN, MS, CCM Director |
Related support groups or programs |
Healthy Start and “HUSKY” Program
These are no cost to low cost health care programs for pregnant women and children up to 19 years of age. Services include prenatal care for pregnant women and complete medical coverage for children. Parents or guardians may qualify for free medical assistance if financial guidelines
are met.
For info. call 928-6541 or
774-3366 x2595. |
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