The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) older adult faces many challenges in gaining acceptance and aging with dignity, respect and inclusion in the broader long term care community. This course presents these challenges and promotes opportunities for advocacy for the LGBT elder, as long term care professionals and organizations develop greater skills in assisting this ever-growing segment of the population. This course is designed for Social Workers and other health care other professionals who work with the elderly in the long term care setting.
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The Final Rule: CMS New Requirements of Participation for Long Term Care Facilities (7 hours)
The course will examine the new requirements for participation so that the nursing home administrator and other key long-term care professionals fully understand the changes and the new requirements. This education program will ensure that key facility staff members will comprehend all the major provisions in these regulations with compliance dates for all three phases and can prepare their staff for the changes still to come.