Protecting Patient Rights in Hospice

Course Code: REL-HOS-0-PPRH

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe and give examples of the rights of individuals cared for by your hospice organization.
Explain steps you can take to protect the rights of those cared for by your hospice organization.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: General Rights in all Health Care Organizations A. Healthy Environment B. Safe Environment C. Freedom from Abuse and Neglect D. Freedom from Restraints and Seclusion E. Dignity and Respect F. Access to Medical Treatment G. Free from Discrimination H. Decision-Making and Choice I. Self-Determination J. Privacy and Confidentiality K. Privacy Violations L. Informing Individuals of Their Rights M. Exercising Their Rights N. Review O. Summary Section 3: Rights of Individuals Receiving Hospice Care A. Hospice B. Pain Management and Symptom Control C. The Plan of Care D. Notification of Changes E. Voice Grievances F. Hospice Provisions and Limitations G. Ensuring Safety H. Privacy I. Personal Possessions J. Self-Administration of Medication K. Review L. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations!

Writer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C) and is a Curriculum Designer in post-acute care for Relias. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”

Writer: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN

Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Designer for Relias.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level General Staff; in the following settings: Hospice, Palliative Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.