In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen welcome experts Maria Moen (SVP of Innovation & External Affairs at MyDirectives) and Kathleen Taylor (Healthcare Advisor at Five Wishes) to continue the discussion of advanced care planning, and explore how to articulate end-of-life preferences with clarity and compassion.

Key Takeaways

• Discover how Five Wishes bridges the gap between legal directives and personal values.
• How to ensure that healthcare decisions reflect what truly matters to each person.
• Explore the available tools that support delivering person-centered care.
• Delve into the importance and necessity of advanced care planning.

Learn more about Five Wishes at https://www.fivewishes.org/

In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen are joined by Rebecca Adelman, Esq., an attorney, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized thought leader in senior living, healthcare, and risk management. With nearly 35 years of experience representing senior living providers, she is the founder of Guide Path, a culture change and risk mitigation certification program for senior living communities.

Key Takeaways

• Delve into the critical issue of unmet expectations as the leading claim drivers in senior living communities.
• Understand the root causes of unmet expectations in senior living.
• Explore the impact on residents and families.
• Learn strategies to enhance resident satisfaction and reduce risk.

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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen host Doris Fischer-Sanchez, Senior Vice President of Clinical Risk at Marsh McClellan's Senior Living & LTC Industry Practice for an insightful discussion on how bias, especially ageism, shapes care delivery in senior living. Doris explores the roots and repercussions of bias, its presence in caregivers and residents and alike, and how nurses can lead cultural change in their communities. The episode underscores the need for intentionality, self-awareness, and cultural humility to create inclusive, respectful, and psychologically safe environments for aging adults.

Key Takeaways

• Everyone carries implicit and explicit biases shapred by personal history
• Nurses are uniquely positioned to model respectful care and mentor others.
• Cultural humility and acknowledging we can't fully understand others' experiences, is essential
• Older adults can perpetuate age-based exclusion or cliques among themselves.
• Small actions deeply impact resident dignity and wellbeing.

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