Long-term care administrators face daily ethical dilemmas at the intersection of resident autonomy, family wishes, regulatory mandates, and end-of-life care. This session explores the ethical frameworks and legal obligations guiding hospice coordination, honoring advance directives, and managing decision-making when power of attorney is involved. Using real-life case examples and current regulatory guidance, participants will gain tools to support ethically sound, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance and preserving dignity.

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

1. Apply ethical principles and regulatory standards to guide decision-making in hospice care coordination and end-of-life planning within the nursing home setting.
2. Differentiate the legal authority and responsibilities of residents, powers of attorney, and guardians to ensure resident rights are upheld in care decisions.
3. Demonstrate appropriate documentation and communication practices to reflect informed consent, advance directives, and resident preferences in the medical record.
4. Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas involving conflicting family and resident wishes by utilizing evidence-based frameworks and interdisciplinary collaboration.