This one-day workshop will provide foundational information and interactive explanation about the roles and responsibilities of Ethics Committees and committee members. Content information is interspersed with models and small group discussions that allow for integration of knowledge with skills. Ample opportunity is provided for active attendee participation. New members of Ethics Committees who are still being oriented to their role as well as more seasoned members are encouraged to attend.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continuing education hours applied for: NASW-Georgia Chapter, , Association of Professional Chaplains, Nursing Home Administrators. An application has been submitted been submitted to the GNA for approval of 5.5 contact hours. Please call Karen Trotochaud at HCECG for more information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fees: (includes materials, lunch and breaks) HCECG member—$85
Students-$40 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agenda 9:00 Registration / Coffee 9:15 A brief history of ethics committees 9:45 Theoretical foundation of ethical analysis 10:30 Small group work 11:00 BREAK 11:15 Ethics and the law 12:15 LUNCH 1:00 The structure and function of ethics committees 1:45 Ethics committees case consultation /mock case consultation 2:45 BREAK 3:00 Common issues addressed by ethics committees 3:30 Evaluation of ethics committees 4:00 Program evaluation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faculty: Kathy Kinlaw, MDiv: Center for Ethics, Emory University Jerri Nims Rooker, JD: Center for Law, Health & Society, GSU Karen Trotochaud, MN RN: Center for Ethics, Emory University