Course
Ethics in Home Health
Contact Hours Awarded: 3
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Course Overview
Author: Peggy Fossen DNP, RN, CNE
Home health nurses have a great deal of independence and flexibility. Many times, these nurses are the only health professionals in the home providing care and education to patients and families. On the contrary, nurses working in hospitals and other care facilities work amongst peers, other members of the care team, and managers/directors – individuals who can hold the nurse accountable for their practice. Because the home health nurse practices alone, observation by peers and managers isn’t always feasible. For this reason, home health nurses must be ethically aware and hold themselves accountable for their own practice. Designed for the LVN/LPN, RN, and APRN working in home health settings, this course will detail ethical principles and standards in home health nursing, serving as a guide for self-accountability in this setting.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Role of the Home Health Nurse
- Code of Ethics
- Application to Home Health
- Case Studies
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Ethics in Home Health. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Identify the key characteristics of the home health nurse.
- Identify the role the Code of Ethics for nurses has in guiding nursing practice.
- Define specific ethical dilemmas related to home healthcare nursing.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: February 07, 2028
Course Offering: #495