COA-RA Age-Related Changes and Rural Older Adults
The Age-Related Changes and Rural Older Adults course looks at normal and pathological age-related changes and the impacts of rural life on health prevention and care.
COA-LTC (RN-IP): Urinary Tract Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
This module discusses the characteristics of aging that contribute to the incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This includes identifying risk factors for older men and women, and the signs and symptoms of UTIs. The module also outlines the prevention and treatment of UTIs in older adults.
COA-LTC (RN-IP): Transitional Care for Older Adults (Case Study)
In this case study, professionals will consider interventions to improve the transitional care of older adults after hospital discharge to home, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, or community-based care settings.
COA-LTC (RN-IP): Transitional Care for Older Adults
This module will focus on transitional care for older adults. This includes recognizing the leading indicator and cause of rising healthcare costs in the United States, describing factors that both impede and enhance transitions in care from the acute care setting to home, subacute care, and long-term care, and describing the age-friendly 4Ms. After completing this module, professionals will be able to understand interprofessional team members roles in promoting smooth transitions across healthcare settings.