The Four Topic Approach for Ethical Decision Making provides a set of practical questions that busy clinicians can use to make ethical treatment decisions. Introduction of the model and use of a case study to demonstrate how it can be used to create a treatment plan for urinary incontinence in a frail older adult dependent upon a family caregiver are presented. Current evidence on urinary incontinence treatments for frail older adults are also highlighted in the treatment considerations.
Contact hours available until 10/16/19.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
- Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
- You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Conferences Committee Disclosures:
- Gina Powley, MSN, RN, ANP - Speakers bureau for Astellas
- Susanne Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAANP - Consultant – Coloplast
- Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Hollister Clinical Advisory Board
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
- There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
- No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556.
Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
- After completing this activity, the learner will be able to Use the Four Topic Approach to make ethical treatment decisions for a frail older person with urinary incontinence.