Discharges and Readmissions: Advancing Appropriate Transitions of Care

Course overview

Achieving effective transitions of care has been a consistent goal of healthcare providers over the past decade, yet the movement of patients from one healthcare setting to another continues to represent a vulnerable exchange point that may prompt negative healthcare outcomes, leading to unnecessary increases in healthcare utilization and spending. Most importantly, a lack of coordinated care across the healthcare continuum exposes patients to lapses in the delivery of quality healthcare services and may compromise patient safety. This program will present an opportunity to review the current state of transitional care in America and offer information regarding the creation and maintenance of care coordination strategies to support the delivery of safe transitions of care. Effective and efficient transitions not only advance the ability of a patient to experience a safe healthcare journey but also support the appropriate reimbursement of provided healthcare interventions and services. This course is applicable to physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, social workers, and case managers.