This course is Lesson 5 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Pulmonary Rehab: Back to the Basics." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

1. Documentation requirements for physician referral to pulmonary rehab, informed consent to participate in pulmonary rehab, physician-approved exercise prescription, and plan of care.
2. Documentation requirements for medical emergencies and untoward events.
3. Outcomes assessment for the following domains: clinical, behavioral, health and service.
4. Utilization of outcomes data to make program improvements.
5. Required outcomes report format for program certification.
6. Physician feedback requirements for program certification.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives

1. Describe the documentation necessary to communicate patient assessment and treatment, the level of care provided, and progress toward goal achievement.
2. Identify the domains of outcome assessment that should be used to objectively measure the changes following pulmonary rehab participation.
3. Identify the minimum standards necessary to attain program certification.