This session examines the role of RN care coordination competencies. An overview of the work of AAACN expert panels on care coordination and transition management is used to facilitate discussion on the dimensions of care and the importance of a patient-centered model that harmonizes the role of the RN in care coordination with the interprofessional care team.

Contact hours available until 4/23/2015.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Presenter(s) have no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by Anthony J. Jannetti Inc., AAACN, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AAACN.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.

Objectives:

Provide an overview of the work of AAACN’s three expert panels on care coordination and transition management.
Discuss the dimensions of care coordination including transition management.
Describe a patient-centered model that harmonizes the role of the RN in ambulatory care coordination and transition management with the interprofessional care team.