Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HFRRRR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the symptoms of heart failure exacerbation.
Identify at least five risk factors associated with hospital readmission for people with heart failure.
Identify two assessments of functional status and how scores relate to readmission risk.
Define the therapist’s role in reducing readmissions using the 10 domains of the Ideal Transition of Care Framework.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Heart Failure
Why It Matters
Symptoms
The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP)
Review
Summary
Section 3: Risk Factors for Readmission
Identifying Risk Factors
Identifying Protective Factors
Review
Functional Status
Summary
Section 4: Transition from Hospital to Home
Transition to Home
Continuity of Care
Communication and Discharge Planning
Medication Safety When Transitioning Home
Patient Education and Self-Management at Home
Advance Care Planning and Support Systems at Home
Coordination of Care Among Team Members
Symptom Management During Community Transition
Outpatient Follow-Up
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech-Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.