CCP CCP Transitional Care & Care Transitions 2

Question 1

A CCP is using the BOOST toolkit. This resource is designed to help healthcare teams:

Accepted Answer

Improve discharge planning and reduce readmissions through structured processes

Answer

BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions) provides hospitals and care teams with tools and best practices to optimize discharge planning and reduce readmissions.

Question 2

Which patient population is at HIGHEST risk for poor outcomes during care transitions?

Accepted Answer

Elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions and limited social support

Answer

Elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and limited social support face the greatest risk of adverse events, readmissions, and functional decline during care transitions.

Question 3

The LACE index is used in transitional care to predict:

Accepted Answer

Risk of 30-day readmission or death after hospital discharge

Answer

The LACE index scores patients on Length of stay, Acuity of admission, Comorbidity, and Emergency department visits to estimate 30-day readmission or mortality risk.

Question 4

A 'teach-back' method used during care transitions verifies that:

Accepted Answer

The patient can correctly explain discharge instructions in their own words

Answer

Teach-back is an evidence-based technique where the patient repeats instructions in their own words, confirming comprehension and identifying gaps before discharge.

Question 5

A patient is transitioning from hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF). The CCP's PRIORITY action is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure an accurate discharge summary with medication list is sent to the SNF before or at transfer

Answer

Timely transmission of an accurate discharge summary including the complete medication list is critical to safe handoffs between care settings and prevents errors at the SNF.

(CCP) Chronic Care Professional Certification Practice Test

(CCP) Chronic Care Professional Certification Practice Test

CCP CCP Transitional Care & Care Transitions 2