Caring for LGBTQ+ Seniors in NJ

Hours: 0.75

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CLGBTQSNJ

Ethical and regulatory standards state that you cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. This course discusses the LGBTQ+ population, their challenges in long-term care, and best practices for providing equitable and respectful care. It also provides the information needed to satisfy New Jersey requirements on LGBTQ+ residents in long-term care specific to staff development.

Course Description

Ethical and regulatory standards state that you cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. This course discusses the LGBTQ+ population, their challenges in long-term care, and best practices for providing equitable and respectful care. It also provides the information needed to satisfy New Jersey requirements on LGBTQ+ residents in long-term care specific to staff development.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CLGBTQSNJ

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Describe the terms in the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Describe New Jersey regulation concerning LGBTQ+ residents in long-term care settings.
Recognize the risk of older adults contracting HIV/AIDS.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Caring for LGBTQ+ Residents in Long-term Care

Meet Thom

Resident’s Rights

Self-Reflection Exercise

Learning the Terms

Self-Reflection Exercise

Meet Ellen

LGBTQ+ History

LGBTQ+ Experiences in Long-Term Care

New Jersey Law

Test Your Knowledge

Summary

Section 3: LGBTQ+ and HIV-Positive Best Practices

Use Respectful Language

Create Equal Documentation and Systems

Be a Role Model

Be a Good Bystander

Reporting

Self-Reflection Exercise

HIV-Positive Residents

Create a Safe and Supportive Environment

Self-Reflection Exercise

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN

Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer Niles, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I

Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Master’s degree in Social Work with a Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, and case management to a variety of populations. Her experiences and clinical interests are centered around addiction treatment, harm reduction, severe mental health conditions, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity, integrated care, and clinical supervision.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Accommodations
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