Advance Care Planning and POLST in Long-Term Care Webinar
October 7 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am HST
We are pleased to announce the first national webinar organized by the National POLST Collaborative with a focus on long-term care and POLST. Kōkua Mau is an active member of the National POLST Collaborative.
The Kōkua Mau website is the central source for POLST information for Hawai‘i. For detailed POLST information focused on Hawai‘i, please see our dedicated webpages:
- A Consumer Guide to POLST for Hawai‘i
- POLST for Providers
- Click here for a chart with the differences between an Advance Directive and a POLST
- Video (15 min): Improved Hawaii POLST Form 2023 step-by-step essentials with Dr. Daniel Fischberg
Advance Care Planning and POLST in Long-Term Care
Getting the Right Document at the Right Time
Advance care planning helps ensure that care reflects what matters most to each resident. This webinar will explore the role of Advance Directives and the POLST form in long-term care, including when each is appropriate and how healthcare teams can incorporate advance care planning into practice.
Wed Oct 7
08:00 AM – 9:00 am HST
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a cornerstone of person-centered care in long-term care settings. This educational webinar will provide clinicians, social workers, administrators, and interdisciplinary team members with practical guidance on integrating ACP conversations, Advance Directives (ADs), and POLST (Portable Medical Orders) into routine care.
Participants will explore the purpose and progression of ACP, understand the differences between ADs and POLST forms, identify which residents are most appropriate for each planning tool, and learn strategies for effective implementation across the care continuum. The session will also highlight the critical role of the interdisciplinary team in supporting residents’ goals, values, and treatment preferences, helping ensure that care aligns with what matters most to each individual.
What You’ll Learn
- Define the purpose and function of Advance Care Planning (ACP), distinguish the steps and stages of ACP & differentiate Advance Directives (ADs) from the POLST form
- Identify individuals who are appropriate candidates for ADs and POLST completion & demonstrate how to incorporate ACP, ADs, and POLST into clinical practice.
- Recognize the value of interdisciplinary team roles in supporting ACP and POLST implementation in long-term care setting
Presenters:
Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, FPALTC
Annette Meares, DNP, RN, HEC-C
KJ Page, RNC, LNHA