HSM4592

The Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) requires applicants for initial licensure (and those who are licensed in other states but do not meet Minnesota's regulatory requirements for experience or certification) to complete accredited post-secondary academic courses covering key competencies. HSM 4592 covers legal and regulatory issues, ethical perspectives, public policy advocacy and professional reporting requirements related to the operation of long-term care service delivery organizations. The following topics are covered: Professional and biomedical ethics; Liability, negligence, and malpractice; Data confidentiality, privacy and practices; Professional licensing, certification and reporting for staff and consulting personnel; and Advocacy for public policies.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of the long-term care field. Students who do not have this knowledge are encouraged to meet with the instructor prior to registering to discuss strategies for gaining this knowledge.