Screen and Intervene: Depression's Effect on CHF Readmission

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about a research study on the importance of adequate depression screening in hospitalized patients with CHF.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Discuss the influence of depression on acute care readmission rates for CHF patients.
  2. Describe the significant elements of the research study and their implications for nurse managers.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - BON 2.0 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.







Test Code: NM1216
Published: Dec 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: CESaver
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Sarah R. Linder, BSN, RN, PCCN; Shannon Lizer, PhD, COHN-S, FNP-BC, FAANP; Andrea Doughty, PhD