Gender Affirming Care for Minors: Standards of Care and the Law
ASHRM CE Credit: 1
Join us for a crucial discussion on navigating the intersection of gender-affirming care for minors and the legal landscape. This webinar will provide health care professionals, legal professionals, and advocates with a comprehensive understanding of the standards of care, legal considerations, and best practices for supporting transgender and gender-diverse youth.
The regulatory environment surrounding gender-affirming care for minors is rapidly evolving, yet often inconsistent, creating a high-risk environment for providers. Navigating this complex terrain requires a deep understanding of both the Standards of Care outlined by professional organizations and the laws and regulations governing health care practices.
Risk management professionals play a crucial role in helping providers navigate these challenges. By staying abreast of relevant laws and regulations, they can guide providers in developing and implementing strategies to minimize risks while prioritizing the needs of their patients.
In our upcoming webinar, "Gender Affirming Care for Minors: Standards of Care and the Law," we delve into the intricate intersection of Standards of Care and the legal landscape shaping gender-affirming care for minors.
At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
- 1. Discuss standards of care and recommendations of relevant professional organizations for gender-affirming care for minors.
- 2. Describe current laws and court cases regulating gender-affirming care for minors in the participants' respective states.
- 3. Identify resources, tools, and strategies to navigate the complex legal challenges facing providers caring for transgender youth.
| ASHRM CE Credits | 1 |
| CNE Credits | 1 |
This is a live event. Recordings will not be shared with attendees following the conclusion of this webinar.
For questions regarding this webinar, contact ASHRMEd@aha.org
Speaker Bio
Michelle R. Hackley, MBA, RN, Esq., CPHRM, FASHRM is a risk management attorney with over 30 years’ experience in the health care sector and the Executive Director of The Foundation for Healthcare Quality.
She earned her B.S.N. from Grand Canyon University, her M.B.A. from Texas A&M, and her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.
She is a Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management, a Fellow of the American Society for Health Care Risk Management, and V.P./President-Elect of the Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management. She has lectured and written on a wide range of topics impacting health care providers.