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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Description

Delirium is a serious complication in patients in the critical care unit (CCU) that may lead to prolonged hospitalization if left undetected. Case managers are essential in improving care transitions. Case managers need to become competent in understanding the implications of the CAM-ICU tool because of their relevant role in the multidisciplinary rounds as advocates to improve care transitions across the continuum of care. The project demonstrated that implementing the CAM-ICU reduced the patient CCU LOS and improved the likelihood of patients being discharged without home care services such as rehabilitation therapies and home health aides.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Define delirium including the effects on patients and measurement during hospitalization.
  2. Summarize the impact of the CAM-ICU tool on delirium detection, length of stay and health care utilization.
  3. Identify the implications of the CAM-ICU quality improvement (QI) project for case managers, the multidisciplinary team, and patients.

Learning Outcomes

A majority of participants in this activity will demonstrate knowledge of a study addressing early identification of delirium and how use of the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM- ICU) tool impacted care coordination for patients by achieving a passing score on the posttest.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • NAHQ 2.0 CEH

This continuing education (CE) activity is provided by Lippincott Professional Development and has been approved by the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) for 2.0 CPHQ CE Hours. CPHQ CE Hours are based on a 60-minute hour. This CE is approved for meeting requirements for certification renewal.

Planner
Professions: Healthcare Quality Professional
Test Code: PCM0724B HQ
Published: Jul/Aug 2024
Expires: 6/1/2025
Sources: Professional Case Management
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Theresa Savino, DNP, RN, CPHQ, CPXP, FNAHQ; Franz H. Vergara, PhD, DNP, MAS, RN, CENP, CCM, ONC; Mary Dioise Ramos, PhD, RN, CNE; Deborah Warzecha, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CEN
Categories: Case Management , Hospital , Quality Improvement
Specialties: Case Management, Quality Improvement
Topics: Care Coordination , Delirium , Length of Stay , Transitions of Care