Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know

[3808] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know
Covers the Texas Advance Directives Act as it applies to Home Care, Hospice and providers in general.

Presentation Info:

• TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
• Presentation Date | November 6, 2023

Program Description: In this presentation Troy Brooks covers the Texas Advance Directives Act as it applies to Home Care, Hospice and providers in general. He covers necessary policies and procedures as well as risk management. Participants will have a better understanding of the law and updates and how to navigate the specifics of Texas and Federal law on the subject.

HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:

• §558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives
• §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
• §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting

Education-Training Credits:

• TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
• 1.25 Clock Hr(s)

TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Troy Brooks, Attorney, Degan, Blanchard & Nash

About the Presenter(s): Troy Brooks, a former Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Department of Human Services, the predecessor agency of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has practiced almost exclusively in the area of non-acute long term care throughout the country. Mr. Brooks has been practicing for over 20 years. He began as a judicial clerk for the Honorable B. Dexter Ryland, Chief Judge of Louisiana’s 9th Judicial District Court. Mr. Brooks is now with Degan, Blanchard & Nash and his practice provides a full range of services for healthcare providers throughout the country. From defending a provider from Medicare, Medicare or licensure enforcement to handling mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Brooks’ practice covers a wide range of areas impacting healthcare providers.

[3808] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know