Vital Discussions Advance Directives, Decision making and Healthcare Planning

Vital DiscussionsAdvance Directives, Decision making and Healthcare PlanningDirectorsTeam 4: Jody Foster, Amy Johns, Lindsey Ranstadler, Stephaine Ryan and Laura Weberg

Ferris State University

What is Vital Discussions?Vital Discussions-Advance Directives, Decision Making and Health Care Planning is an educational opportunity provided free-of-cost for the adults of the community to learn more about making informed decisions regarding advanced healthcare planning. Vital Discussions is run by compassionate and qualified registered nurses as a community service to assist clients and families with conversations regarding end-of-life medical and legal issues at a stress-free time of the clients choice, before crises or illness arise.

Vital EducationEducational classes will be conducted by registered nurses that have knowledge of advanced directives. An elder-law attorney representative will be available to answer questions beyond the scope of Vital Discussions or to schedule a consultation.

Convenience for our CommunitiesEducational classes will be held at local hospitals, senior centers, and retirement communities; areas that are convenient for a majority of community members to attend.

Philosophy of EmpowermentWe believe in promoting client autonomy, dignity, and empowerment with regard to end-of-life decision making through education and collaborative communication.

Philosophy of Respect We respect each client's personal beliefs and wishes, and we believe that it is the right of every person to have access to information to ensure that the quality of their life experience is consistent with their own personal values.

Service ProvidersVolunteer Nurse Educatorswill provide education regarding end-of-life healthcare decision topics.will answer questions on how advance directive documentation is used in the medical setting.Elder-law Attorney Representativewill be available to answer questions beyond nurses knowledge base.

Class Schedule and AgendaClasses will be held twice per month. Morning and evening classes will be available.

Sample agenda:TopicPresenterWelcome and review of agendaVolunteer Nurse Educator

Presentation and Explanation of documentsVolunteer Nurse Educator

Individual consult with RN. Referral to Attorney Representative as warrantedVolunteer Nurse Educator &Elder-Law Attorney Representative

Question and AnswerVolunteer Nurse Educator &Elder Attorney RepresentativeBudgetVital Discussions modest financial needs are estimated at $700 per year and will be obtained through fundraising and community donations.

BudgetBudget Proposal: Vital DiscussionsPer MonthYear EndRevenuesPatient RevenuesTBDDonationsTBDExpensesPersonnel0Professional0Non-personnel20Supplies/materials2400Operating Expenses030Food/beverage36025Advertising10075Total700TBD: to be determined*: excluding funds from donations and/or fundraisersCost Saving StrategiesVolunteer StaffClass supplies: provided as donations from local businesses.Classroom facilities: free access or donations of hospital/retirement community/senior center space.

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