The Role of the Patient Advocate in Improving Transitions of Care

Presented by

Melissa Cardine, MSN, RN, BCPA

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Summary: 

There is a rapidly growing demand by patients and their families for access to independent patient advocates. Navigating the complexities of the current healthcare system has only become more challenging with the global pandemic. Patients were not allowed to have a loved one with them during a most vulnerable time moving from one level of care to another. This presentation will talk about the role a patient advocate can have in improving transitions of care.

Objectives:

• Discuss why health advocacy is needed

• Define the role and scope of practice for a patient advocate

• Describe how a patient advocate can improve transitions of care

Speaker Bio:

Melissa Cardine has been a nurse for over 20 years. Her passion is advocacy. In October of 2015, after more than 15 years at the bedside Melissa took this passion and the ideas she developed in her master’s program and founded The Bridge RN Patient Advocates. She enjoys listening to patients, families, and caregivers along with collaborating with healthcare professionals. Melissa was selected to be a Board Member of the Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB) in November 2019 and currently is the President. Her passion for advocacy is evident in her daily interactions with all those she meets. 

*This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) and the National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC).  ABQAURP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 ABQAURP is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses. This activity is designated for 1 contact hour through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-94.