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Digital Seminar

Medical-Legal Concerns Specific to the Care of Older Patients


Speaker:
Rachel Henderson, PhD, MS, RN, HCRM
Duration:
1 Hour 47 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR, handouts in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR
Copyright:
26 Oct, 2021
Product Code:
POS078310
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Elders desire a life with good health, dignity, and peaceful death. Understanding their needs and concerns will ensure their best health possible. Knowing the legal rights of the elderly and the duties of healthcare providers will reduce liability exposure. Rachel Cartwright-Vanzant Ph.D., MS, LHRM, CCRN-K, will improve your confidence in acting when mandatory reporting is required and provide you with authoritative updates to guide your practice decisions.

Credit


Self-Study Credit

This self-study program consists of 2.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements. 



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Rachel Henderson, PhD, MS, RN, HCRM, is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare law, nursing documentation, and regulatory compliance. With over two decades of experience as a legal nurse consultant, senior leadership roles, and healthcare risk manager, she brings real-world case studies to life in her engaging and informative presentations.

Dr. Henderson is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks and a sought speaker known for her ability to simplify complex legal and regulatory issues. She is a proud member of the National Speakers Association and a past president of the Florida Speakers Association.

In addition to leading Medical Legal Concepts, LLC, she collaborates with law firms and healthcare organizations, analyzing medical records for compliance with standards of care and applicable regulations. She has served as an expert witness in medical negligence for both plaintiffs and defendants.

Dr. Henderson holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration, with a focus on Law and Policy. This degree equips her with deep expertise in healthcare regulations, ethics, and legal accountability.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Rachel Henderson has an employment relationship with Medical Legal Concepts. She receives royalties as a published author and compensation as a legal nurse consultant. Dr. Henderson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Rachel Henderson is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers, and the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

 

 For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com


Objectives

  1. Apply the CMS rules to advance care planning. 
  2. Choose the appropriate type of advance directive for a clinical scenario.
  3. Determine the best resource for interpreting a DNR order.
  4. Analyze elder abuse from a criminal and civil perspective.

Outline

Advance Care Planning 
  • CMS definition, billing 
  • Patient qualifications for ACP 
Advance Directives Considerations 
  • Title 42 – Public Health Code of Federal Regulations 
  • State regulations – NHPCO access 
  • Living wills 
  • Instruction directives 
  • Health care proxy 
  • Health care power of attorney 
Do Not Resuscitate Orders 
  • Legal implications 
  • Ethical considerations 
  • State statutes 
Elder Abuse and Neglect 
  • State statutes 
  • Civil and criminal 
  • Seven types of elder abuse 
  • The most common type of elder abuse 
  • Physical signs of abuse 
Mandated Reporting Requirements 
  • Online resources – RAINN 
  • Compare state statutes 

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Speech Language Pathologists
  • Social Workers
  • Nursing Home Administrators

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