Which populations may require a high-intensity transitional care program? Select all that apply
a. Adults with cognitive impairments
b. Women with high-risk pregnancies
c. Older adults with heart failure
d. People who are moving from one state to another
A, B, C
Transitional care ensures the coordination and continuity of health care as clients transfer be-tween different locations and different levels of care in the same location. High-intensity transi-tional care programs are designed for populations who have complex or high-risk health prob-lems.
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