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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To increase the ability of the registered nurse and the case manager to recognize the value of determining hospital admission status with systems based on logical and mathematical thought.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the challenges associated with admitting patients to the hospital.
  2. Discuss the implications of using mathematical principles and information theory in making patient admission status decisions.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationship related to this article.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





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Test Code: PCM1112A
Published: November/December 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Professional Case Management
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Daniel H. Cohen MD
Categories: Case Management , Management
Specialties: Management
Topics: Care Redesign , Statistics