Elderwerks Continuing Education Opportunities

Elderwerks Education Team

Cultural Competency, Ethics, & Legal Topics important documents. The discussion will review the purpose of advanced directives: Several precarious scenarios will be presented. that can arise if powers of attorney are not drafted properly and how to guarantee that does not happen to you. CC27 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Sexual Harassment In accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Resources, this program will meet the requirements for annual training. You will learn about what sexual harassment is, how it is delt with in the workplace, and your rights within the law. CC28 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA A Legal and Medical Perspective Related to Dementia How the legal and medical communities work together with regards to a dementia diagnosis. Learn about the early warning signs of dementia, maintaining safety and when to seek a medical consultation. Also review the legal options available to safeguard an individual with an early or advanced stage dementia diagnosis. CC29 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Decisional Capacity for an Adult who is Mentally Compromised or Disabled Depression, Bi-polar, PTSD and Schizophrenia are recognized diseases that impact one’s decisional capacity. How to help your loved one to get their legal documents in order including HIPPA forms, POA, Declaration for Mental Health Treatment and Special Needs Trusts. CC30 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Discharge From a Hospital: What This looks Like. What does a facility/hospital discharge look like? What is expected of the family? What is expected of the Patient? How does insurance drive your decision/ What kind of information should the family gather? CC31 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA

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