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Instructional Level: Beginner

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Sheldon D. Fields, PhD, RN, AACRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, FAA

New Jersey - LGBTQI Older Adult Resident Rights in Long-Term Care

New Jersey - LGBTQI Older Adult Resident Rights in Long-Term Care

4 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

In March of 2021, the governor of New Jersey signed into law and new and comprehensive Bill of Rights for LGBTQI and HIV+ residents of long-term care facilities. The law is very clear and provides specific examples for education and agency compliance. This course describes that law in detail and provides strategies that individuals working in long-term care as well as administrators may use to meet the new regulations of inclusion.  

Full Course Description
In March of 2021, the governor of New Jersey signed into law and new and comprehensive Bill of Rights for LGBTQI and HIV+ residents of long-term care facilities. The law is very clear and provides specific examples for education and agency compliance. This course describes that law in detail and provides strategies that individuals working in long-term care as well as administrators may use to meet the new regulations of inclusion.  

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

In March of 2021, the governor of New Jersey signed into law and new and comprehensive Bill of Rights for LGBTQI and HIV+ residents of long-term care facilities. The law is very clear and provides specific examples for education and agency compliance. This course describes that law in detail and provides strategies that individuals working in long-term care as well as administrators may use to meet the new regulations of inclusion.  

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Describe the scope and extent of the aging LGBTQI population.
  • To discuss the NJ LGBTQI Law and its importance.
  • To articulate the various provisions of NJ LGBTQI Law and penalties for violation.
  • Identify strategies for adapting long term care facilities to meet the needs of LGBTQI aging adults.
  • Identify challenges to implementing the NJ LGBTQI law within facilities.
  • Identify ways to approach the implementation and compliance with the new LGBTQI law.
  • Identify strategies for creating inclusive environments in long term care facilities to meet the needs of LGBTQI aging adults.
  • Describe the significance of creating an inclusive long term care space for elderly intersectional LGBTQI populations (HIV+, Ethnic racial minority).
  • Discuss ways in which healthcare providers in long-term care facilities, and interprofessional teams can address diversity, equity, racism, stigma and barriers to care for LGBTQI populations.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

In March of 2021, the governor of New Jersey signed into law and new and comprehensive Bill of Rights for LGBTQI and HIV+ residents of long-term care facilities. The law is very clear and provides specific examples for education and agency compliance. This course describes that law in detail and provides strategies that individuals working in long-term care as well as administrators may use to meet the new regulations of inclusion.  

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Describe the scope and extent of the aging LGBTQI population.
  • To discuss the NJ LGBTQI Law and its importance.
  • To articulate the various provisions of NJ LGBTQI Law and penalties for violation.
  • Identify strategies for adapting long term care facilities to meet the needs of LGBTQI aging adults.
  • Identify challenges to implementing the NJ LGBTQI law within facilities.
  • Identify ways to approach the implementation and compliance with the new LGBTQI law.
  • Identify strategies for creating inclusive environments in long term care facilities to meet the needs of LGBTQI aging adults.
  • Describe the significance of creating an inclusive long term care space for elderly intersectional LGBTQI populations (HIV+, Ethnic racial minority).
  • Discuss ways in which healthcare providers in long-term care facilities, and interprofessional teams can address diversity, equity, racism, stigma and barriers to care for LGBTQI populations.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Nurses, Physical Therapist

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – ​​​​​​​​​Sheldon D. Fields,  PhD, RN, AACRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN is employed and receives a salary. He received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Nurses, Physical Therapist

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – ​​​​​​​​​Sheldon D. Fields,  PhD, RN, AACRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN is employed and receives a salary. He received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.