Foundations of Transitional Care for Persons Living with Dementia

1. Define special considerations in caring for persons with dementia and their care partner in the emergency department that support a coordinated, high quality transition to the community.
2. Describe the role and relationship of a care partner to a person living with dementia during care transitions.
3. Identify strategies to prevent emergency department revisits for persons living with dementia.

Implementing Transitional Care Plans for Persons Living with Dementia

1. Explain the complexities of care transitions from the Emergency Department back to the community
2. Communicate changes and coordinate resources during a care transition with a member of the care team
3. Develop a transitional care plan for persons living with dementia