Impact of Pharmacist-Driven Heart Failure In-Home Counselling on 30-Day Readmission Rates

Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To present the details of a prospective cohort longitudinal study conducted to examine the impact of a pharmacist-driven intervention specific to patients with heart failure (HF) with the goal of reducing readmission rates and improving their quality of life.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Review the background information helpful for understanding the researchers' study of the impact of a pharmacist-driven intervention aimed at reducing readmission rates and improving quality of life for HF patients.
  2. Describe the creation and implementation of the pharmacists' intervention for HF patients.
  3. Summarize the results and limitations of the researchers' study of the impact of the pharmacists' intervention for HF patients.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • CCMC 1.0 CH
  • NAHQ 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.

This Continuing Education (CE) activity is provided by Lippincott Professional Development and has been preapproved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) for 1.0 CE contact hours.

This continuing education (CE) activity is provided by Lippincott Professional Development and has been approved by the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) for 1.0 CPHQ CE Hours. CPHQ CE Hours are based on a 60-minute hour. This CE is approved for meeting requirements for certification renewal.







Planner
Test Code: PCM0719B
Published: Jul/Aug 2019
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Professional Case Management
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Tova Berman, PharmD; Nicole Clark, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FMSHP; Amy A. Lemieux, PharmD, BS
Categories: Case Management , Quality Improvement
Specialties: Pharmacy, Quality Improvement
Topics: Heart Failure , Readmissions , Transitions of Care