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Ethical Dilemmas Related to Discharging Older Adults During a Health Crisis
Length: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
While this global health crisis continues, older adults are still being discharged regularly from hospitals and skilled care. Ensuring that after care needs are safely met during this pandemic is an unprecedented challenge. Join us for this interactive discussion on how to navigate ethical challenges of discharges during the pandemic.
This course is suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels. There is an introduction to identifying ethical dilemmas that can arise which is necessary and appropriate for beginners. It also applies to intermediate levels expands upon the introductory level, focusing on the role of Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conducts that help guide professionals when dealing with these dilemmas with patients and families.
Stephanie Goldstein
Stephanie Goldstein, BSW, LBSW, has been in healthcare for more than 15 years. Her experience includes both working directly with patients and as a manager in mental health and long term care. She is passionate about educating patients and families on options while promoting self-determination for those with complex physical, cognitive or mental health diagnoses. A frequent guest lecturer for Johns Hopkins University’s Certificate on Aging program, she also loves teaching professionals about best practices in working with older generations.
