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Remaining Culturally Competent and Ethically Sound in the face of Death, Dying and Grief
Length: 3:18:11
In healthcare today, the death and grief experience have changed significantly along with how we handle it both professionally and personally. Consequently, several ethical dilemmas continue to surface. Although we will explore some cultural differences in this process, the majority of our society do not wish to discuss or plan for end of life. The topic of death and dying remains taboo. However, after a pandemic and many years of uncertainties, 2024 has left us wondering about our internal code of ethics and if they align with our professional code. This interactive and thought-provoking program will explore our code of ethics.
Content Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Date of original program: 3.3.2025
Joanna Frankel
Joanna Frankel is a graduate of Towson University with her Bachelors in both Psychology and Gerontology. Following, Joanna obtained her MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and a focus in Aging. Since, Joanna has been working in the long-term care setting for over 15 years. Her experience includes directing the social work department in a 205-bed facility, with clients who have a variety of mental health issues, long term care needs, at end of life, on dialysis and who are ventilator dependent. Additionally, Joanna is passionate about and has expertise in dementia, advance directives/end of life and mental health issues in the elderly. Furthermore, she has spent the last 10 years consulting in several nursing homes, educating social workers on the proper practices of long-term care while providing clinical supervision. Joanna has always educated interdisciplinary teams, patients and families on various topics on aging. When Joanna isn’t working, you can find her playing ball with her husband and 2 boys or at the nearest sushi restaurant.
