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SUMMARY:Fall 2018 National First Steps® ACP Conference
DESCRIPTION:First Steps® (FS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the foundation for weaving ACP discussions into person-centered care and preventive healthcare for all adults. When integrated in the outpatient or community setting\, and early during the course of healthcare\, FS ACP discussions help to normalize the concept of planning\, and orient individuals to the importance of regular review and update of written plans. \nCourse Content \n\n\n					\n				First Steps® ACP Design and Implementation			\n		\n		\n			\nFirst Steps® (FS) ACP Design and Implementation is intended for healthcare and community leaders (administrators\, managers\, program directors\, and others) and intermediate to advanced level social work practitioners who are interested in implementing an effective First Steps ACP program within their organization or community. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to describe the key elements in designing an effective FS ACP program within an organization or community. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the Respecting Choices® evidence-based\, systematic approach to creating a sustainable ACP program.\nIdentify five leadership strategies that guide the cultural transformation of person-centered ACP.\nExplain four key elements and related strategies in designing a FS ACP implementation plan.\nParticipate in small group problem-solving activities.\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n					\n				First Steps® ACP Facilitator Certification			\n		\n		\n			\nThe First Steps® (FS) ACP Facilitator Certification course is designed to help participants learn the skills needed to facilitate foundational ACP discussions with any adult. \nTarget Audience\nFS ACP Facilitator Certification is intended for healthcare providers (nurses\, all levels of social workers\, health educators\, and physicians)\, clergy\, and others involved in providing ACP facilitation. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to assist participants in learning effective communication and interview skills for person-centered ACP facilitation. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify interview skills for facilitating FS conversations with healthy adults.\nIdentify interview skills for facilitating FS for adults with chronic illness.\nCreate strategies to communicate the plan\, including the completion of an advance directive document.\nExamine the ACP Facilitator’s role in implementing 3 key systems for ACP effectiveness.\nDemonstrate beginning competency in facilitating FS conversations through role-play activities.\n\nInitial Certification Requirements\n\nCompletion of the FS ACP Facilitator Certification Online Curriculum (Modules 1-4)\nCompletion of the FS ACP Facilitator Certification classroom training (8-hour classroom instruction)\n\nOngoing Certification Requirements\nCurrently\, RC has no ongoing recertification requirements. It is recommended that recertification requirements be established and monitored by the Facilitator’s sponsoring organization and RC Instructors. RC intends to establish recertification requirements in the future.\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n					\n				First Steps® ACP Instructor Certification			\n		\n		\n			\nThe First Steps® (FS) ACP Instructor Certification course features strategies for teaching and evaluating the communication skills of others\, and prepares participants to teach the FS ACP Facilitator Certification course. \nTarget Audience\nFS ACP Instructor Certification is intended for healthcare educators\, community leaders\, intermediate to advanced level social work practitioners\, and chaplains who are interested in becoming certified to replicate the FS ACP Facilitator Certification course in their own organization or community. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to assist participants in becoming certified as RC FS ACP Instructors. \nObjectives\n\nDefine Instructor responsibilities and common strategies for teaching the RC FS ACP Facilitator Certification course.\nFacilitate a brief discussion on a selected ACP topic.\nDemonstrate ACP facilitation skills and role of the Instructor through a selected role-play.\nComplete a FS ACP Instructor Certification Exam.\n\nInitial Certification Requirements\n\nFS ACP Facilitator Certification\nCompletion of the FS ACP Design and Implementation course\nCompletion of a FS Instructor Agreement\n\nOngoing Certification Requirements\n\nCompliance with the FS Instructor Agreement\nCompletion of curriculum updates and recertification requirements\n\n		\n\n		\n\nOrganizations interested in replicating the FS ACP model will find it valuable to send representatives to all 3 days; however\, participants are welcome to attend FS ACP Facilitator Certification or Design and Implementation independently\, based on their objectives. \nREGISTER | CONFERENCE BROCHURE   \n\nPrevious First Steps® Participant Comments\n\n\nNearby Lodging\n\nCourtyard Marriott La Crosse Downtown/Mississippi Riverfront\n500 Front Street South\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 782-1000 \n\nOne block to The Cargill Room\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n\nGrandStay® Hotel & Suites La Crosse\n525 Front Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 796-1615 \n\nFive blocks to The Cargill Room\nNo shuttle service at all\n\n\n\n\nHampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown\n511 3rd Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 791-4004 \n\nSix blocks to The Cargill Room\nLimited shuttle service to The Cargill Room\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://respectingchoices.org/event/fall-2018-national-first-steps-acp-conference/
LOCATION:The Cargill Room\, 328 Front Street South\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring 2018 National Last Steps® ACP Conference
DESCRIPTION:Advance care planning for individuals with serious\, life-limiting illness is complex and challenging. RC Last Steps® (LS) ACP incorporates the nationally recognized Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Paradigm program into this stage of planning. Achieving desired outcomes of the POLST program requires a thoughtful approach to implementation strategies and person-centered ACP conversations. The RC LS ACP program’s systematic approach results in an effective and sustainable POLST program. \nCourse Content:\n\nLast Steps® ACP Design and Implementation\nLast Steps® ACP Facilitator Certification\nLast Steps® ACP Instructor Certification\n\nOrganizations interested in replicating the LS ACP model will find it valuable to send representatives to all 3 days; however\, participants are welcome to attend LS ACP Certification or Design and Implementation independently\, based on their objectives. \nView the Spring 2018 National Last Steps® ACP Conference brochure. \n\nSpring 2017 LS Participant Comments\n\n\nNearby Lodging\n\nGrandStay® Hotel & Suites La Crosse\n525 Front Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 796-1615 \n\nFive blocks to The Cargill Room\nNo shuttle service at all\n\n\n\n\nHampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown\n511 3rd Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 791-4004 \n\nSix blocks to The Cargill Room\nLimited shuttle service to The Cargill Room\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n\nCourtyard Marriott La Crosse Downtown/Mississippi Riverfront\n500 Front Street South\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 782-1000 \n\nOne block to The Cargill Room\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://respectingchoices.org/event/spring-2018-national-last-steps-acp-conference/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2018 National First Steps® ACP Conference
DESCRIPTION:First Steps® (FS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the foundation for weaving ACP discussions into person-centered care and preventive healthcare for all adults. When integrated in the outpatient or community setting\, and early during the course of healthcare\, FS ACP discussions help to normalize the concept of planning\, and orient individuals to the importance of regular review and update of written plans. \nCourse Content \n\nFirst Steps® ACP Design and Implementation\nFirst Steps® ACP Facilitator Certification\nFirst Steps® ACP Instructor Certification\n\nOrganizations interested in replicating the FS ACP model will find it valuable to send representatives to all 3 days; however\, participants are welcome to attend FS ACP Facilitator Certification or Design and Implementation independently\, based on their objectives. \nView the Spring 2018 National First Steps® ACP Conference brochure. \n\nSpring 2017 FS Participant Comments\n\n\nNearby Lodging\n\nGrandStay® Hotel & Suites La Crosse\n525 Front Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 796-1615 \n\nFive blocks to The Cargill Room\nNo shuttle service at all\n\n\n\n\nHampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown\n511 3rd Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 791-4004 \n\nSix blocks to The Cargill Room\nLimited shuttle service to The Cargill Room\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n\nCourtyard Marriott La Crosse Downtown/Mississippi Riverfront\n500 Front Street South\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 782-1000 \n\nOne block to The Cargill Room\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://respectingchoices.org/event/spring-2018-national-first-steps-acp-conference/
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SUMMARY:Respecting Choices® First Steps® ACP Conference
DESCRIPTION:First Steps® (FS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the foundation for weaving ACP discussions into person-centered care and preventive healthcare for all adults. When integrated in the outpatient or community setting\, and early during the course of healthcare\, FS ACP discussions help to normalize the concept of planning\, and orient individuals to the importance of regular review and update of written plans. \nCourse Content \n\nFirst Steps® ACP Design and Implementation\nFirst Steps® ACP Facilitator Certification\nFirst Steps® ACP Instructor Certification\n\nOrganizations interested in replicating the FS ACP model will find it valuable to send representatives to all 3 days; however\, participants are welcome to attend FS ACP Facilitator Certification or Design and Implementation independently\, based on their objectives. \nView the Fall 2017 National First Steps® ACP Conference brochure. \n\nSpring 2017 Participant Comments
URL:https://respectingchoices.org/event/respecting-choices-first-steps-acp-conference/
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