Advance Care Planning and POLST in Long-Term Care
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
2:00–3:00 PM ET | Virtual Webinar
Advance care planning helps ensure that care reflects what matters most to each resident. This webinar will explore the role of Advance Directives and the POLST form in long-term care, including when each is appropriate and how healthcare teams can effectively incorporate advance care planning into practice.
Presented By
- Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, FPALTC
- Annette Meares, DNP, RN, HEC-C
- KJ Page, RNC, LNHA
What You’ll Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Define the purpose and stages of Advance Care Planning and distinguish Advance Directives from the POLST form.
- Identify appropriate candidates for Advance Directives and POLST completion.
- Incorporate ACP, Advance Directives, and POLST into clinical practice.
- Recognize the important role of the interdisciplinary care team in supporting advance care planning in long-term care settings.