Description

This session will introduce the Dementia Care Manager to the tools and process of advance care planning and some of the ethical issues that arise in the care of the person with dementia. This includes types of advance directives, introducing an advance care plan to patients, and artificial nutrition and hydration.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Planning Committee: No planning committee member discloses a potential or actual conflict of interest.

Speakers: There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or corporate sponsorship was received.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and GAPNA.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this continuing nursing education activity the Dementia Care Manager will be able to characterize the tools and engage in the process of advance care planning and identify some of the ethical issues that arise in the care of the person with dementia.

After completing this continuing nursing education activity the Dementia Care Manager will be able to identify the tools and process of advance care planning and some of the ethical issues that arise in the care of the person with dementia

Neil S. Wenger MD, MPH

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