Medication Management in Home Care

Purpose

Decrease hospitalizations or re-hospitalizations of older adults in home care related to medication issues.

Description

One of the top causes for hospitalization or re-hospitalization in older adults is medication issues related to medication use or adherence. In order to address these challenges, appropriate medication management is critical in the care of older adults.

This program will focus on the role of the clinician in managing medications in the home care setting.

Delivery

This is a self-paced course with knowledge check activities. These non-graded activities allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding on in the course. At the end of the course, you will be required to take the final exam. You must score 80% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion.

Objectives

Contact Time

1.2 contact hour(s) based on 50 minute contact hour (MN Board of Nursing ONLY)

1.0 contact hour(s) based on 60 minute contact hour (WNA/CEAP)

Approval(s)

WNA/CEAP - Wisconsin Nurses Association

"Rochester Community and Technical College is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation."

Provider Approval Number 0149-004;

HLC - Higher Learning Commission

"Rochester Community and Technical College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools."

HLC Institution ID:1399

Estimated Time

The estimated time for completion for this activity is 1.2 hour.

Intended Audience

This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of health care professionals such as Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.

Course Planning Team

Kathy L. Richie, RN, BSN; Kristi Kiehne; MBA; Jeanette Mefford, RN, BSN, MPH, HCS-D, Beth Schoenfeld, RN, MSN, CCP

Course Expiration Date

As required by ANCC, this continuing nursing education activity must carry an expiration date. You must complete the content, Final Quiz and Course Survey on or before that day. The last day to successfully complete this course and receive a Certificate of Completion will be December 31, 2016.

Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Commercial Support Disclosure

This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use

This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Beth Schoenfeld - RN, MSN, CCP (Author Updating)

Beth is a Registered Nurse, with a Masters in Nursing with a clinical focus in Gerontology from the University of Evansville in Indiana. The majority of Beth's nursing career has been in home health care, working in both education and administration. Beth is also certified as a Chronic Disease Professional Health Coach (CCP) and has developed this program.

Jeanette Mefford - RN, BSN, MPH, HCS-D (Author Originating)

Jeanette Mefford is a home care consultant with more than 30 years of experience in administrative and clinical management and leadership. Through this experience, she has gained extensive knowledge and experience in federal as well as state regulation and compliance requirements, OASIS and Prospective Payor System. She is a recognized a leader in education and training seminars in Minnesota as well as nationally.

Copyright

Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Retention of the materials for longer than the class term, unauthorized further dissemination of the materials, or use of copyrighted materials in any way other than intended for this class is prohibited by Copyright and Teach Act laws.

Acknowledgment

This course was developed with Rochester Community and Technical College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division located in Rochester Minnesota.

Development was supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); Minnesota Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC) Grant # UB4HP19196; Subaward Grant # P001768405; Director: Robert L. Kane, MD.

Web Links Utilized

Features

Written language - English : Yes

Course Code:

RNMM

Course Category:

Professional Health