Transitions of Care: Pulmonary Disease Part 2

Course overview

This course will continue to highlight interventions to improve outcomes for skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pneumonia. The focus of Part 2 will be on self-care education, discharge planning, and quality transitions of care. Emphasis will be on educational interventions for the resident and caregiver to enhance their ability to manage self-care. The course's overall goal is to prevent unnecessary hospitalization following discharge. The course will also focus on unique resident goals for COPD management, including preferences for palliative and end-of-life care. The course will conclude with a case study of a complex resident with pulmonary disease.