To Live in Dignity: Changing a Culture of Care
The presentation will highlight the importance of honoring dignity and providing care with empathy by understanding an individual's life history and personal preferences, how person-centered/directed care will be enhanced by replacing institutional, judgmental language with non-judgmental descriptions of reactions to unmet human needs and how understanding the emotions of family members can build the foundation for effective care collaboration.
1. Participants will identify two reasons why understanding an individual's life history is important in providing person-centered/directed care.
2. Participants will identify four emotions that can impact collaboration with family members in providing person-centered/directed care.
3. Participants will understand the importance of replacing institutional language in moving to a person-centered/directed model of care and can name three specific examples.
SPEAKER
Nancy Haugen is an RN Public Health Nurse with a graduate degree in Mental Health Nursing. She served as a public member of the MN Department of Health Home Care and Assisted Living Advisory Council and is currently President of Elder Voice Advocates. Both professional nursing leadership expertise and experiences as well as her personal experience caring for a family member inform Nancy's passion for care that respects the dignity of each individual and is provided in a truly person-centered empathic manner.
Registration Deadline is March 22, 2024.
Minnesota Gerontological Society (MGS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 3050 145th St. W #377 Rosemount, MN 55068
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at info@mngero.org
