Preventing Unsafe Hospital Discharges

Preventing Unsafe Hospital Discharges - This course does not offer CE credits. Navigating today’s complex healthcare system requires both knowing when to seek help and how to provide it effectively. Our self-paced course, Preventing Unsafe Hospital Discharges, gives you basic information when it comes to the future of patient safety through partnership. This presentation will help attendees understand the basic components of this important topic. This session will provide concrete information for patient advocates when it comes to knowing about and understanding and preventing unsafe hospital discharges in a better way. The hospital discharge process can be stressful and frustrating to patients and their families alike. When discharges are poorly planned, families are coerced to make critical care decisions at the last minute, placing immense pressure on families to make critical decisions without sufficient time or information for choices to be informed. This ACES presentation will identify the key role and tenants of effective patient/family advocacy when patients are discharged home or to a Skilled Nursing Facility/Rehab Center. Each scenario is fraught with challenges that must be understood and addressed proactively. We hope to provide clear and concrete actions advocates can take to stay informed and actively involved in the Discharge Planning process to ensure a safe discharge. You can access the recorded session for two weeks following purchase. By the end of this course, you will understand an overview of preventing unsafe hospital discharges. This course was designed for everyone walking the patient advocacy journey—whether you're a professional advocate, family member, caregiver, friend, or healthcare professional supporting those who need it most. While some modules offer CE Credits, the true value lies in the unexpected insights that will transform both your advocacy skills and personal growth.