{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Surgical Rehospitalization of the Medicare Fee-For-Service Patient: A State-Level Analysis Exploring 30-Day Readmission Factors

Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide information from a research study examining factors associated with surgical readmission rates among Medicare recipients.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Recognize data from the literature that support the need to reduce readmission rates.
  2. Identify results of this study and associated strategies that may decrease readmission rates.
Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • CCMC 2.0 CH
  • NAHQ 2.5 CEH
  • 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.

This Continuing Education (CE) activity is provided by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and has been preapproved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) for 2.0 CE contact hours.

This continuing education (CE) activity is provided by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and has been approved by the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) for 2.5 CE Hours. CPHQ CE Hours are based on a 60-minute hour. This CE is approved for meeting requirements for certification renewal.





Test Code: PCM0515B
Published: May/June 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Authors: Mary Schmeida, PhD; Ronald Savrin, MD, MBA
Categories: Case Management