Fourth Webinar: Current Advocacy Issues in Long-Term Care

Includes a Live Web Event on 10/08/2024 at 8:45 AM (EDT)

Webinar Content
The voice of the most vulnerable must be heard through those who care for them. This session will describe the current state of health care and related policy at the federal level. It will also discuss the importance of advocacy issues and their relevance to long-term care. 
1.0 CE Hour.
Learning Outcome(s):
Following this webinar, participants will be able to:
  • Describe how public policies impact nursing practice and long-term care administration.
Criteria for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits, participants must watch the entire webinar, record and submit verification codes, and submit an evaluation form. A certificate of attendance will be available after the webinar.
2024 October Long-Term Care Conference Continuing Education Information
Nursing Home Administrators: This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 10.0 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS —Approval #20251006-10-A105578-DL.
Catholic Chaplains: This educational program has been submitted to the National Association of Catholic Chaplains for approval to grant Continuing Education Hours.
Dietitians (Registered): This educational program has been submitted to the Commission on Dietetic  Registration for approval to award Continuing Professional Education Units.
Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity was submitted to the  Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
New York State Social Workers: Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education  Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0265. Participants can earn 10.0 Contact Hours.
More Information
If you have any questions or concerns about registering and attending the webinar, or about continuing education, please contact support@avilainstitute.org.

Kathleen A. Curran

Senior Director of Public Policy

Catholic Health Association

Kathleen A. Curran is Senior Director of Public Policy at the Catholic Health Association of the United States. Ms. Curran coordinates the development of public policy positions for the Association and works with other CHA staff to communicate CHA's public policy positions to Congress, the executive branch, the membership and other outside organizations. Ms. Curran has previously held positions at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. 

Prior to coming to Washington, D.C., Ms. Curran practiced law in Boston, MA, with the firm of Choate, Hall and Stewart. Ms. Curran is a graduate of University of Virginia School of Law and Yale University.

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