Cultural and Ethical Challenges in LTC Advance Care Planning

Course Overview: The purpose of this seminar is to inspire administrators in the long-term care (LTC) settings of assisted living, adult residential and skilled nursing to assist residents in defining what is the right end of life care decision for them and how to address the challenges in doing so. We will explore the significant disparities in end-of-life care planning and decision making by people of minority ethnic backgrounds compared with members of mainstream English-speaking background populations. Attendees will walk away with practical knowledge and best practices to implement in their LTC setting.

Course Objective(s):

At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees will be able to…

Articulate a definition of bioethics and identify bioethical principles utilized in health care decision making
Understand bioethical issues faced in end-of-life care and how to appropriately address them when they are encountered in the care context
Communicate the importance of advance care planning
Comprehend the appropriate use of POLST forms and understand components of EOLOA
Understand aspects of ACP and why is it important
Comprehend why cultural consideration is important in advance care planning
Describe some specific cultural practices and belief systems related to the most common ethnic groups
Implement helpful tips when facilitating ACP for various cultures

8:00 – 8:30 am Sign-in/Hot Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome, Intro of Speakers Jatana Williams, Founder & Senior Care Consultant Beyond the Sky Solutions, LLC.

8:45—9:45 am Introduction to Hospice Services Veva Arroyo, Business Development Specialist Sharp HospiceCare, Transitions & Advance Care Planning

9:45-10:45 am Ethical Issues in End of Life Care John Tastad, SCC Program Coordinator Advance Care Planning, Sharp HealthCare

10:45-11:00 am BREAK

11:00-12:00 pm Multicultural Considerations in Teressa “TV” Vaughn, Advance Care Planning (ACP) Advance Care Planning Facilitator, Sharp Healthcare

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Beyond the Sky Solutions, LLC Vendor: RCFE # 2000433-740-2 ARF# 2000433-735-2 Provider CEP #1813. Approved 3 CEUs for ARF 433-0304-31918 and RCFE 433-0304-31920

Pending NHAP CEUs

3.0 Contact Hours NURSE CREDIT: Sharp HospiceCare is an approved continuing education provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider# CEP 13040) The licensee must retain their certificate for a period of four (4)years after the course concludes