2305       Title: Guided Care Nursing: Quality of Care Outcomes Date: Friday, June 20, 2008 Time: 04:15 PM - 05:45 PM Type: CONCURRENT Level: INTERMEDIATE Track: Transitions of Care Sponsor(s): - Speaker(s): Sherry L. Aliotta; Chad E. Boult; Kathleen T. Grieve This presentation will present the outcomes of the model presented in 2007. Initial data shows a significant increase in the patient's perception of quality health care and the physician's satisfaction in care for the difficult population of frail, older, adults. Discussions will cover interventions of the Guided Care Nurse and their relationship to the outcomes; the guided car nurse satisfaction with the role; and where guided care nurses go from here. Additional outcomes data and methodology will be presented. The results of this trial and future plans and implications for wider dissemination will be presented; such as, the expected training needed to assume the guided care nurse role, the likely work setting and reimbursement model. The presentation will answer the questions: Is there evidence that Guided Care Nursing is Effective? and What are the Potential Opportunities for Case Managers if Guided Care Gains Widespread Adoption? Objectives: Describe the reasons for introducing the Guided Care Model.   List essential elements of Guided Care Education and Training.   Describe a typical day for a Guided Care Nurse.   List at least one difference between case management and guided care nursing.   List key outcomes of Guided Care.   Describe the future plans for the Guided Care Nursing Program.