Patients transitioning from an inpatient hospital stay to self-care responsibilities post-discharge are at risk for readmission, resulting in increased cost and resource utilization. Care transition programs can result in cost avoidance and decreased resource utilization. This session shares the results of a project developed to improve 30-day readmission rates.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/6/2026.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify successful interventions that can be used to improve 30-day readmission rates.

Jessica Sass DNP, APRN, FNP-C

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