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.

 

AGENDA:

 

9:00      Registration/Coffee

9:15      A brief history of ethics committees

9:45      Theorectical foundation of ethical analysis

10:30    Small group work

11:00    Break

11:15    Role of law in decision-making and ethics committees

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, Georgia State University

 

Karen Trotochaud, MN, RN, Center for Ethics, Emory University

 

Registration: On line at www.hcecg.org.  Fax or mail attached registration form.

 

FEES: (includes materials, lunch and breaks)

 

HCECG member - $85 

Non-member - $150

Students - $40

Location

Houston Health Pavilion

223 North Houston Road

Suite 140D

Warner Robbins, GA, 31093

United States

See map: Google Maps

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