Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PPHR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify factors that increase the risk for readmission following inpatient care and the adverse impacts of hospitalizations and readmissions.
Indicate at least three approaches you can use as alternatives to inpatient hospitalization and to avoid readmission to psychiatric inpatient care.
Recognize how client engagement strategies can reduce the risk of psychiatric hospitalization and readmission.
Outline:
Section 1: Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Readmissions
Hospitalizations and Readmissions
Impact of Psychiatric Hospitalizations and Readmissions
Factors That Increase the Risk of Hospitalization and Readmission
Impact of Social and Cultural Factors on Hospitalization
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Alternatives to Hospitalization to Avoid Readmission
Avoiding Hospitalization
Assertive Community Treatment
Wellness and Recovery Action Plans
Support Networks
Reducing Readmission
Hospital Recommendations at Discharge
Family and Social Support
Involvement of Outpatient Liasons
Ongoing Connection With Clients
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Client Engagement and Risk Reduction
Client Engagement Strategies
Motivational Interviewing
Shared Decision-Making
Trauma-Informed Care
Engage in Crisis Planning
Barriers to Crisis Treatment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D
Amanda Gayle received her PhD. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina, where she was in private practice for 15 years, serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Psychiatric.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.