Direct admission to the hospital can be a suitable substitute that bypasses the emergency department; however, this can put the patient at an increased safety risk if not clinically triaged by providers. This session discusses a project for use of the electronic medical record transfer center module to intake direct admissions by transfer center RNs to ensure accurate clinical triage and bed placement while simultaneously implementing an electronic SBAR handoff tool to increase clinical transparency.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/15/2025.

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 the important aspects for the direct admission process.