After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:

• Define the context of end of life as a process as opposed to a point in time
• Identify influencing factors accumulated throughout the life cycle and how they impact a person’s end of life experience
• Identify proactive measures to ensure end of life wishes are known and supported
• Identify psychological, emotional, and spiritual intervention that can be provided during end of life care
• Identify interventions that will provide comfort to the residents and or their support system at the end of life
• Recognize the difference between hospice care and palliative care
• Gain an understanding of cultural differences as they relate to end of life
• Identify the difference between a living will, POLST, medical power of attorney

CA-ARF (California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities)

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.

Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2; Approval # 224-0145-32601

This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1 contact hour.

CA-RCFE (California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facility for the Elderly)

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.

Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2; Approval # 224-0145-32660

This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1 contact hour.