This presentation will help attendees understand the importance of advanced care planning.
Speaker: Hope Young, Advanced Care Planning Coordinator, Kokua Mau
Original Webinar Recorded: 10-11-19
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the importance of Advance Care Planning (ACP) for all competent individuals over the age of 18 and the appropriate documents to support wishes for care.
Apply practical knowledge of the proper use of Advance Directives and/or Provider's Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
Gain understanding and confidence in initiating and facilitating ACP conversations by using resources and tools presented
Continuing Education: 1.5 CECH for CHES, 1.5 CPEUs for RDs
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