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RNST

Successful Transitions to and from Home Care

Learning Outcomes

As a result of participating in this learning activity the learner will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the process for successful transitions to/from home care, to/from skilled nursing facilities, and to/from outpatient therapy for home care clients as evidenced by passing the final exam with a score of 80% or higher at the end of the on-line learning activity.

Description
This course is designed to help health care providers understand the process for successful transitions to/from home care, to/from skilled nursing facilities, and to/from outpatient therapy for home care clients. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what they are learning through case scenarios.
Delivery

This is a self-paced course with knowledge check activities. These non-graded activities allow you to check your understanding 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 complete the evaluation in order to obtain a certificate of completion.

Objectives
  • Determine type and level of care needed for a client
  • Explain steps involved in transitioning from home care to a skilled nursing facility
  • Describe situations where the PT, OT, or RN may not be able to fully meet the needs of their clients in the home setting
  • Explain the importance of Informed Consent
  • List special payer considerations
  • List possible referral sources and the importance of coordination of care
  • Compare and contrast successful and unsuccessful client transitions
Contact Time

1.5 Contact Hour: based on 60 minute hour

Estimated Time

The estimated time for completion for this activity is 1.5 hour(s).

Intended Audience

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

Course Planning Team

Beth Schoenfeld, RN, BSN, MSN, Cindy Krafft PT, MS, HCS-O; Kathy L. Richie, RN, BSN

Approvals
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
CABRN Professional - CABRN California Board of Registered Nursing
Rochester Community & Technical College: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 18166, for the stated contact hours in the syllabus of this course.
The named licensee must retain this Certificate of Completion for a minimum of four (4) years.
Disclosure Statements:

Commercial Support: No commercial support was accepted for the development of this course.

Bias: This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options and is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, trade names from several companies will be used. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorse any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Author Originating

Cindy Krafft - PT MS HCS-O

Cindy Krafft PT, MS, HCS-O is an owner of K&K Health Care Solutions based in Florida. She brings 30 years of home health expertise that ranges from direct patient care to operational / management issues as well as a passion for understanding regulations. Years spent in the direct patient environment solidified that this was the optimal setting for the provision of effective and efficient interdisciplinary care as it focuses on functionality and patient centered care delivery. Recognition that the providing care in the home environment presents both unique opportunities and challenges is clearly evident in both training and consultation activities. For the past nearly 20 years, Cindy has been a nationally recognized educator in the areas of documentation, regulation, therapy utilization and OASIS. She has and currently serves on multiple Technical Expert Panels with CMS Contractors working on clinical and payment reforms and bundled payment care initiatives. Her focus is on providing the knowledge and tools critical to the post-acute continuum of care to operationalize external requirements while keeping the driver of care where it needs to be – the needs of each patient being cared for.

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 Center for Business and Workforce Education located in Rochester Minnesota.

Code
RNST
Category
Home Health