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Evaluation

Transitions of Care/Continuity of Care

(CME157) Microtransitions: Best Practice Recommendations for Recreational Outings, Outpatient Appointments and Room Changes

Saturday, March 28, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Room: Grand Ballroom CD
CE: 1.5
CMD Management Credit Recording
CME: (1.5) MOC: (1.5) CMD Management: (1.5) AAFP (1.5)
Session Summary: Mitigating risks during transitions of care is a clinical priority. Typically, we pay attention to major transitions, such as admissions and discharges. However, residents are vulnerable to adverse events (e.g. delirium, falls) during briefer transitions, including clinic appointments, recreation trips, and room changes. PALTmed recently coined the term “microtransitions” to encourage clinical attention into these underrecognized care transitions. You have a role in ensuring patient safety during medical/non-medical outings and room changes.

In this symposium, we will present the findings of a 39-member interdisciplinary Delphi panel, outlining best practice recommendations for coordinating outings and room changes. We will discuss cases demonstrating clinical/ethical dilemmas that you may face when facilitating safe microtransitions, and how to use the best practice recommendations to guide decision-making.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:
  • Define the three types of microtransitions and identify the risks they pose to the physical and physiological health of post-acute and long-term care patients.
  • Explain how clinicians and staff of all disciplines can foster safe and effective outings and room changes for post-acute and long-term care patients.
  • Apply the best practice recommendations for facilitation of microtransitions to guide clinical and ethical decision-making.