Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MEFFCT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Discuss care transitions and barriers associated with them.
Explain the effect of transitions of care on older adults.
Identify at least two ways to improve transitions of care.
Outline:
Section 1: Transitions of Care
Mary’s Experience
Defining Transitions of Care
Examples of Care Transitions
Outcomes of Poor Transitions
Mental Health Issues
Who Is at Risk?
Barriers to Effective Transitions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Effects of Care Transitions
A New Home
Stress Syndrome
Charlie and Jenny Help Mary
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Effective Transitions of Care
Key Components
Commitment
Accountability
Effective Communication
Risk Identification
Medication Reconciliation
Education
Follow-Up Phone Call
Scheduling Appointments
Knowledge Check
Steps to Effective Transitions of Care
Care Transition Models
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Care and Case Managers; Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: 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.