( HS Fenner-McBride 078951 2025) Beyond Minimum Standard of Care: Legally Caring for Our Geriatric Patients
Tracking # 20-1337522
Course overview
It is your duty as a competent caregiver to provide ethical and legal care to vulnerable, elderly patients. Our goal is to do no harm while assisting with advance care planning. This session will help you to determine the evolving types and symptoms of elder abuse, regulatory mandates, and appropriate interventions to protect geriatric patients. Lois A. Fenner, RN, MS, JD, clinical Specialist, Attorney at Law, utilizes a hands-on approach with specific examples for implementing safe, competent, and compassionate care to avoid harm and minimize legal exposure.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Lois Fenner maintains a private practice. She receives compensation as a Nurse Attorney, Consultant, Educator-Lecturer, and Nurse Clinical Specialist. Lois Fenner receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lois Fenner is a member of the Maryland Bar Association, the American Nurse-Attorney Association, the American Bar Association, and others. For a complete list, please contact info@pesi.com.