At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
1) Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in their site’s current discharge planning and post-operative patient education processes.
2) Analyze the outcomes of the PODSS program in terms of reducing hospital readmissions, lowering emergency department presentations, and enhancing patient satisfaction.
3) Apply key components of the PODSS framework to develop or adapt a nurse-led, telehealth-enabled post-discharge support model within their own healthcare setting.
4) Evaluate potential healthcare disparities within their own patient population and consider how the PODSS model can be leveraged to promote more equitable access to post-operative care.