Sexual and gender minorities are becoming more visible in the long-term care industry. Ethical and regulatory standards state that one cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. It is important to learn how to interact with others without engaging in unintentional discriminatory behaviors. In this course, you will learn about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, and asexual and/or ally (LGBTQIA) population, influences on LGBTQIA individuals, increasing your self-awareness, and information needed to satisfy California regulations, 22 CCR § 72517, specific to staff development about LGBTQIA individuals
DSM and DSM-5 are registered trademarks of the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is not affiliated with nor endorses this course.
Sexual and gender minorities are becoming more visible in the long-term care industry. Ethical and regulatory standards state that one cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. It is important to learn how to interact with others without engaging in unintentional discriminatory behaviors. In this course, you will learn about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, and asexual and/or ally (LGBTQIA) population, influences on LGBTQIA individuals, increasing your self-awareness, and information needed to satisfy California regulations, 22 CCR § 72517, specific to staff development about LGBTQIA individuals DSM and DSM-5 are registered trademarks of the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is not affiliated with nor endorses this course.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Group Homes.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2
Approval # 224-0150-35482
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact 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 # 1701001-8488. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2;
Approval # 224-0150-35483.
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0150-35484
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Continuing Education training courses.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-733-2
Approval # 224-0150-35485
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
Outline:
Care of the LGBTQ Resident Nursing Facilities for California
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The LGBTQIA Population
Meet Sam
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity
Terminology
Intersex and Asexual
Terms to Avoid
Prevalence
Sex and Gender
Transgender Self-Identification
Crossdressers and Drag Kings and Queens
Transitioning
Gender Affirming Surgery
Appropriate Pronouns
Review
Internal Influences
Summary
Section 3: Influences on the LGBTQIA Population
Societal Influences
Homophobia and Transphobia
Microaggressions
Discrimination
Housing and Unruh Civil Rights Act
Employment
Violence
Transgender Discrimination
Clinical Influences
Religious Influences
Review
Summary
Section 4: Special Concerns for Older Adults
Social Invisibility and Life Course
Caregivers
Housing
Long-Term Care Facilities
The Residents’ Bill of Rights
California State Bill 219
Patients’ Rights
Protecting Health Information
Regulatory Compliance
Examination and Direct Care
End-of-Life Decisions
Professional Awareness
Create Visible Support
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
Mary Sue Green earned her Ph.D. in human development and family studies from Iowa State University. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor. She works full-time as a substance abuse counselor for Helen Farabee Centers, is the owner of Room to Grow: Therapy, Supervision, Consultation, PLLC, and teaches as an adjunct professor for Capella University’s Marriage and Family Counseling and Therapy program. She has received grant funding and published articles in peer-reviewed journals on diversity issues, mentoring, therapist self-awareness, sexuality, and infidelity. She has presented at state and national conferences on ethics, substance abuse, sexual orientation and gender identity, supervision, and working with same-sex couples. Disclosure: Mary Sue Green, Ph.D., LMFT-S has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Staff Writer: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served. Disclosure: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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