Description: This presentation focuses on understanding and examining ethics issues and tensions that arise during critical conversations with patients and family members in the rehabilitation clinical setting. The presenter will use both didactic content and case-based discussion to describe useful ethics frameworks and best practices to address tensions, conflicts and dynamics that can play into critical conversations with patients and family members. 

Instructor: Preya S. Tarsney, JD, HEC-C

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Recognize how to apply framework for ethical decision-making during critical conversations with patients and family members
2. Identify at least two barriers and two facilitators to effective communication related to critical conversations with patients and family members
3. Select key strategies and tools to leverage inter-professional collaboration and ethics during critical conversations

Successful Completion: Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

Audience: Case Managers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Workers and Speech-Language Pathologists

Continuing Education: 

Case Managers:

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board-certified case managers. The course is approved for 1.0 CE contact hour(s). 

Nursing:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of
professional development. Course approval ID# 9135. This distance independent presentation is offered at .10 CEUs [intermediate, professional issues]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply
endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 6/19/2024.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Social Workers:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is registered by the State of Illinois to sponsor continuing education programs for social workers. This program will award 1.0 Continuing Education Credit Hours. Sponsor License #159001466

Speech-Language Pathologists:

Disclosures: 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose

Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Preya Tarsney, JD, HEC-C - Has nothing to disclose.

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter or email or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.