Advance Directives from a Regulatory Perspective

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ADRP

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Identify the federal regulations related to advance directives.
Identify potential consequences of failing to comply with advance directive requirements.

Outline:
About This Course

Learning Objectives

Meet Earl

What Are Advance Directives?

Requirements for Providers

Penalties for Failing to Follow Advance Directives

Review

Course Contributors

References

Instructor: Ann Elsasser-Root, PT DPT

Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She has experience working as a physical therapist in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in geriatric care, kinesiotaping, vestibular rehabilitation, and McKenzie MDT for the lumbar spine. She is most passionate about treating the older population to improve quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a curriculum designer for Relias, Ann enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.

Expert Reviewer: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC

Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.

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 Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.