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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the evolution of strategies to reduce length of stay (LOS).

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe strategies to reduce LOS used from 1986 to 2006.
  2. Discuss the focus of strategies to reduce LOS used from 2006 to 2010.
  3. Identify strategies currently in use and under development.

Disclosures

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

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
  • GA - 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. 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 Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #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 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: PCM0916B
Published: Sep 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Professional Case Management
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Karen Zander, MS, RN, CMAC, FAAN
Categories: Case Management
Topics: Length of Stay (LOS)