Managing Resident and Representative Rights: Understanding Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, and Advance Directives in Resident Care

Managing Resident and Representative Rights:

Understanding Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, and Advance Directives in Resident Care

Assisted living administrators play a vital role in ensuring that residents’ rights, care preferences, and legal protections are upheld throughout their stay—from pre-admission screening to discharge planning.

This two-hour virtual session, led by Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, provides a comprehensive overview of the legal instruments that define decision-making authority for residents and their representatives: powers of attorney, guardianships, and advance directives.

 We’ll explore how these documents affect a resident’s rights at each stage of the journey: 

• Pre-Admission: Identifying who has legal authority to make decisions, complete paperwork, and consent to care.
• Admission: Verifying documentation and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Discharge: Understanding who is authorized to initiate or consent to a resident’s discharge.

 Through real-world scenarios and practical guidance, attendees will gain clarity on their role in recognizing, interpreting, and applying these legal tools, while minimizing risk and promoting ethical, person-centered care.