Operations
Case management
Formal definition
In operations, Case management refers to an operating term used for coordinating frontline service delivery so access criteria and handoffs stay consistent.
What this actually means for you
Use Case management to guide live decisions: define intake criteria, escalation paths, and handoff standards for every delivery stage, with ownership and reporting agreed before delivery changes and risk reviews.
Example: At the next review checkpoint, Case management is used in practice like this: frontline teams use a shared triage checklist and route complex referrals through a named escalation owner. Accountabilities are captured in team templates, reporting packs, and operating checklists.
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