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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To present the findings of a study examining the role of the patient and of the family in selecting a skilled nursing facility (SNF) upon hospital discharge.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Recall the background information related to patient discharges and the use of Nursing Home Compare (NHC) in planning a discharge.
  2. Outline the purpose and methodology of this research study.
  3. Discern the research findings in terms of patient versus family involvement in making SNF decisions.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • CCMC 1.5 CH
  • NAHQ 1.5 CEH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 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 1.5 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 1.5 CPHQ CE Hours. CPHQ CE Hours are based on a 60-minute hour. This CE is approved for meeting requirements for certification renewal.







Test Code: PCM0318A
Published: Mar/Apr 2018
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Dara H. Sorkin PhD; Alpesh Amin MD; David L. Weimer PhD; Joseph Sharit PhD; Heather Ladd MS; Dana B. Mukamel PhD
Specialties: Research