CASE MANAGEMENT
BABICM celebrates its 25TH ANNIVERSARY The British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM), the professional organisation for case managers, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year.
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his is a significant milestone for the organisation and Angela Kerr, the current BABICM Chair said: “I’m so proud of all that BABICM has achieved over the years; the journey has been influential in many ways for both our clients and members”. The last 25 years has seen significant changes in the delivery of care and rehabilitation for people living with brain injuries and complex conditions. BABICM’s growth - it now has over 850 members - has laid down the solid foundations and structure for the professional advancement of case management. BABICM provides the education, training and support required to ensure case managers meet the necessary professional standards, practice competencies and uphold the BABICM Code of Ethics. As well as undertaking the appropriate training and continuing professional development, BABICM members also have to confirm their ‘fitness to practise’ annually. This professional development and commitment has enabled members to address and manage the ever changing needs of individuals with brain injury and complex medical conditions, and to deliver best practice for clients and their families.
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BABICM’S AIMS To share knowledge and excellence in brain injury and complex case management To lead the way in related research and evidencebased practice To influence and shape national policy through collaborative working To maintain the highest professional and ethical standards
LOOKING BACK – THE EARLY DAYS OF CASE MANAGEMENT IN THE UK In the 1980s Dr Neil Brooks, a UK neuropsychologist, was working in the USA and encountered case managers, a profession unknown at that time in the UK. The remit of these case managers in the USA was to assess, manage, quality assure, and obtain the best and most effective outcome for their clients with brain injuries.
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