Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BCROATX
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 4/30/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recall the rights of older adults regarding medical care and treatment.
Identify the process that nurse aide candidates and employees must follow when disputing a finding on the Employee Misconduct Registry.
Recognize your facility’s responsibilities pertaining to criminal history records and the Nurse Aide Registry.
Outline:
Section 1: Rights of Older Adults
Rights of Older Adults in Texas
Protecting Older Adults
It Matters in Practice
Enforcing Rights
Key Definitions Texas Law
The Right to Dignity and Respect
Free From Abuse and Improper Restraint
The Right to Privacy
The Right to Self-Manage Finances
Medical Care and Treatment
Choose and Receive Advance Directives
Rights Related to Transfer and Discharge
Notification and Posting Requirements
Responsibilities of the Older Adult
Quick Guidance for Staff
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Protecting Consumers
Consumer Protection
Why it Matters
Types of Abuse
Suspecting Abuse
What to do When You Suspect Abuse
Barriers to Reporting Abuse
Mandatory Reporting in Texas
Restraints and Texas Law
Consequences of Misuse
Alternatives to Restraints
Protecting Privacy
Personal Privacy
Medical Privacy
Modern Challenges
Role as Advocate
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Criminal History and Nurse Aide Registry
Screening
Protection Through Screening
Chapter 250 of the Health and Safety Code
Obtaining Criminal History Records
Disqualifying Convictions
Five-Year Bans
Out-of-State and Federal Convictions
Deferred Adjudication and Facility Discretion
Reciprocity Challenges
The Nurse Aide Registry
Federal Context
Texas Registry Details
Maintaining Active Status
Investigations of Misconduct
Facility Accountability
Annual Compliance Responsibilities
Survey Readiness and Recordkeeping
Nursing Applications in Compliance
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Misconduct Registry and Legal Accountability
Misconduct Registry
Why it Matters
What Counts as Reportable Conduct
Neglect in Detail
Gray Areas
Who Must Be Checked
Employment Status
Verifying Employability Status
Investigations
Allegation to Final Decision
Protecting Residents During Investigations
Employee Rights and Appeals
Accessibility of the Registry
Prevention Strategies
Documentation and Legal Protection
Documentation
Nursing Responsibilities
Nurse Leaders
Integration With QAPI
Accountability and Legal Consequences
Review Question
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 38 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Administrative Support Staff; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Home and Community Based Services, Hospice.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.