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Ethics for the Nursing Home Administrator

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As a nursing home administrator, it is likely that you will encounter situations at work that leave you wondering what to do, and as a healthcare professional, you have a responsibility to make reasonable and ethical decisions. Your decisions have far-reaching consequences for all concerned. In this course, you will learn about ethics and ethical concepts as well as the decision-making techniques needed to make the right decision in tough situations. The goal of this course is to educate nursing facility administrators on the principles and practice of healthcare ethics.

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$45.00

Course Description

As a nursing home administrator, it is likely that you will encounter situations at work that leave you wondering what to do, and as a healthcare professional, you have a responsibility to make reasonable and ethical decisions. Your decisions have far-reaching consequences for all concerned. In this course, you will learn about ethics and ethical concepts as well as the decision-making techniques needed to make the right decision in tough situations. The goal of this course is to educate nursing facility administrators on the principles and practice of healthcare ethics.

Certificates
Certificates provided by accrediting body (6 Match)

National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NHA)

1.0 HOURS


This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.00 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]

National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (RCAL)

1.0 HOURS


This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.00 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]

National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards

1.0 HOURS


This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.00 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]

Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators

1.0 HOURS


Course approved by the Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
Provider # 50-290
NHA/RCAL
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board

1.0 HOURS


Course approved by the Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board.
Provider # 50-290
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

California Nursing Home Administrator Program - non-P type

1.0 HOURS


This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) for full credit as a course relating directly to duties, functions, or responsibilities of the nursing home administrator. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701001-7989. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Course Details
Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ENHA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
Learning Objectives:
Define ethics and describe its importance.
Describe the primary and secondary ethical principles.
List the six ethical obligations to be considered when decision making.
Explain the six-step process for ethical decision making.
Characterize the diversity of an effective healthcare ethics committee.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Ethics Concepts

Meet Anna

Ethics Defined

Ethical Decisions

Why is Ethical Decision Making Difficult?

Primary Principles of Healthcare Ethics

Secondary Ethical Principles

Remember Anna?

Review

Concept of Ethical Dilemmas

Additional Ethical Concepts to Consider

Values

Meet Mrs. Hoang

Code of Ethics

Review

Summary

Section 3: Ethical Obligations

Addressing Ethical Obligations

Advocacy Obligations

End-of-Life Obligations

Spirituality Obligations

Cultural Obligations

Social Obligations

Legal Obligations

The Confused Driver

Ethical Considerations

The New Diagnosis

What If…

Review

Summary

Section 4: Ethical Decision Making

Theories Guiding Decision Making

How Do You Decide?

Six Step Process

Back to Anna’s Situation

Review

Summary

Section 5: Ethics Committees

Purpose

Members

Utilization Barriers

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and his areas of expertise are emergency and critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health and safety, and home care. Ed served in several senior nursing leadership roles to include: Emergency Services Director, Physician Practices Director and Administrative Director of Nursing at the executive level. Ed is certified in LEAN Healthcare efficiency fundamentals and tactics which he has successfully deployed over the years in multiple settings resulting in cost savings, improved quality, and patient safety. He earned his Diploma in Nursing from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Staten Island, New York in 1990 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 2006. Ed is retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years. Disclosure: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
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