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Care of The Geriatric Patient: A Two Part Series | Home Care Information Network
[W3240] Care of The Geriatric Patient: A 2 Part Series
Satisfies required CNE relating to the older adult or geriatric populations.
Nursing - Targeted Continuing Education
Older Adult or Geriatric Care
Texas Board of Nursing Rule 216.3(h)
Any nurse whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations is required to complete at least 2 contact hours of CNE relating to older adult or geriatric populations before the end of every licensing period (applicable to licensing periods that began on or after January 1, 2014). The CNE course(s) may contain information related to:
age-related memory changes and disease processes (including chronic conditions),
health maintenance, and
Contact hours completed for this requirement do count towards completion of the 20 contact hours of CNE required for all nurses.
Board-approved certification related to older adult or geriatric populations may be used to fulfill this requirement.
APRNs may use Category I CME to fulfill this requirement.
TAHC&H WEBINAR: This TAHC& webinar was presented on 05/22/2019 [Part One] and 5/24/2019 [Part Two]. It was released on 5/24/2019 for on-demand subscribers.
Presentation Date: May 22 & 24, 2019
2.0 Clock Hrs
This program awards CNE until 05/24/2021
§97.259 (c)(2)(B) the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly
§97.259 (d)(3) client rights, including the right to confidentiality
§97.259 (d)(7) abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§97.260 (4) ethics
§97.260 (8) skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Program Description: The Texas Board of Nursing requires any nurse whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations to complete at least 2 contact hours of CNE relating to the older adult or geriatric populations before the end of every licensing period.
This two-part educational activity is designed to enhance the knowledge of the Registered Nurse and other nurse licensed in the State of Texas in the area of geriatric care. Part 1 education is focused on elder abuse, Texas, and federal law. Part 2 education is focused on medication issues affecting the elderly population. The education is designed to expand the knowledge of the nurse as well as meet the Texas Board of Nursing licensure requirement.
Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice in the area of geriatric care by identifying signs of elder abuse, complying with both Texas and federal laws pertaining to elder abuse, and identifying medication issues affecting the elderly population to promote optimal patient outcomes.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: DeAnn Briscoe, BSN, RN, COS-C, Senior Clinical Education Consultant, Foundation Management Services
DeAnn Briscoe has been a nurse for 35 years with most of her career being spent in home health care. In her role as Senior Clinical Education Consultant for Foundation Management Services, she serves as an expert resource for education regarding compliance in the area of patient care.