This course MHHC Management of Chronic Illnesses  Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease offers 2.75 Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to 7/4/2026. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day.                       

Congestive Heart Failure (HF) is a chronic progressive disease and a growing public health concern due to its long-term implications, disease management, continued treatment regimen, and high mortality rate. HF is a leading cause for mortality and morbidity, with a prevalence of 6 million in the United States and a healthcare cost of more than $30 billion per year for emergency room visits and readmissions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Care coordination, post-hospitalization follow-up, home care management, and patient/family engagements are crucial in managing HF patients at home. In this lecture, you will learn more about heart failure, your role as a home health nurse in care management, and what your patients need to know about preventing that next rehospitalization.