Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PRAVRLTC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall three factors that contribute to the rehospitalization problem.
Recognize why hospital readmission is an issue within the healthcare industry.
Identify at least three strategies used to reduce rehospitalization.
Outline:
Section 1: The Hospital Readmission Problem
Introduction
A Deeper Understanding
Contributing Factors
Programs to Address Readmissions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Reducing Rehospitalizations
Factors Contributing to Readmissions
Preventing Rehospitalizations
Care Coordination and Transition Management
Mrs. Johnson
Re-Engineered Discharge
Medication Reconciliation
Mr. Lopez
Clinical Pathways
Advance Care Planning and Family Engagement
Survey Issues
Implementing and Sustaining Solutions
Success Through System Change
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Direct Care Staff; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.