This presentation will help attendees understand the importance of Advanced Care Planning.

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze the importance of Advance Care Planning (ACP) for all competent individuals over the age of 18 and the appropriate documents to support wishes for care.
• Apply practical knowledge of the proper use of Advance Directives and/or Provider's Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST).
• Gain understanding and confidence in initiating and facilitating ACP conversations by using resources and tools presented.

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s): Tier 1 and Tier 2 Communication Skills

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CECH for CHES, 1.5 CPEUs for RDs

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated: October 11, 2019

Author(s)/ Presenter(s): Hope Young, Advanced Care Planning Coordinator, Kokua Mau