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Learn how to identify the procedures required for the involuntary discharge of a LTC patient. Including discussion on procedural requirements for initiating involuntary discharge, the definition of a discharge, the manner in which COMAR and Federal Regulations provide for a discharge, notice requirements, requirements for assessments, injunctive relief remedies available to families, hearing procedures, and considerations relating to ensuring safe discharge and avoiding fees/penalties.

Do you know the latest legal changes affecting long-term care? Are you aware of regulatory changes that impact operations? Stay informed by participating in quarterly webinars hosted by HFAM, the Office of Health Care Quality and Ober Kaler. These quarterly webinars will update you on legal and regulatory issues affecting health care providers and present a critical look at the industry from a legal and regulatory viewpoint. Changes, trends and areas of concern that affect Maryland care providers will be discussed. Don’t miss hearing from the experts! Gain valuable insight and information to help lead your center and organization in the right direction.

Do you know the latest legal changes affecting long-term care? Are you aware of regulatory changes that impact operations? Stay informed by participating in quarterly webinars hosted by HFAM, the Office of Health Care Quality and Ober Kaler. These quarterly webinars will update you on legal and regulatory issues affecting health care providers and present a critical look at the industry from a legal and regulatory viewpoint. Changes, trends and areas of concern that affect Maryland care providers will be discussed. Don’t miss hearing from the experts! Gain valuable insight and information to help lead your center and organization in the right direction.

Do you know the latest legal changes affecting long-term care? Are you aware of regulatory changes that impact operations? Stay informed by participating in quarterly webinars hosted by HFAM, the Office of Health Care Quality and Ober Kaler. These quarterly webinars will update you on legal and regulatory issues affecting health care providers and present a critical look at the industry from a legal and regulatory viewpoint. Changes, trends and areas of concern that affect Maryland care providers will be discussed. Don’t miss hearing from the experts! Gain valuable insight and information to help lead your center and organization in the right direction.

Do you know the latest legal changes affecting long-term care? Are you aware of regulatory changes that impact operations? Stay informed by participating in quarterly webinars hosted by HFAM, the Office of Health Care Quality and Ober Kaler. These quarterly webinars will update you on legal and regulatory issues affecting health care providers and present a critical look at the industry from a legal and regulatory viewpoint. Changes, trends and areas of concern that affect Maryland care providers will be discussed. Don’t miss hearing from the experts! Gain valuable insight and information to help lead your center and organization in the right direction.

Health care decisions are difficult to make, and many caregivers struggle with their ability to comply with resident and family wishes, especially when there are differences. Attend this program to understand your obligation under certain circumstances and identify potential deficiencies for noncompliance.

Objectives

• Gain familiarity with the legal framework in Maryland
• Understand your obligations in facilitating health care decision making
• Identify deficiencies related to advance health care decision planning
• Review implementation of MOLST

Presenters

Paul Ballard – Assistant Attorney General, Counsel for Health Decisions Policy and the Office of Health Care Quality, Maryland Attorney General’s Office
Howard Sollins – Shareholder, Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver
Tricia Nay – Medical Director, Office of Health Care Quality, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Agenda

• 8:00 am – Registration
• 8:30 am-9:30 am – The Law and The Forms
• 9:30 am-9:45 am – Break
• 9:45 am-10:45 am – Provider Compliance
• 10:45 am-12:30 pm – Regulatory Oversight and Case Studies

CEUs

Administrators: This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) and approved for 3.75 clock hours and 3.75 participant hours. Approval Number:  1242012-3.75-8765-in.

Social Workers: HFAM is an approved sponsor by the Board of Social Work Examiners. This program is approved for 3.75 Social Work Category I Education units.