From Regulations to Practice: Implementing DNR Orders and Advance Directives in Skilled Nursing Centers

Course overview

This two-part virtual, live training will provide nurses, social workers, administrators, and other members of the interdisciplinary team with a comprehensive review of federal and state regulatory requirements governing Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and advance directives. Representatives from the Agency for Health Care Administration and FHCA's Risk/Compliance Council, along with FHCA's Regulatory Counsel, will examine legal standards, documentation mandates, scope of practice considerations, and risk management strategies to ensure compliance and protect patient rights. This is a valuable training to ensure the entire interdisciplinary team is knowledgeable and prepared to manage end-of-life, person-centered care needs of residents. Part One will review federal and state regulations related to DNRs and advance directives and discuss the root cause of citations for Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNROs) and advance directives from the past five years. Part Two will help attendees apply the regulations to skilled nursing center practices, along with topics related to who has the authority to make changes to advance directives and when these changes can be made.