Time:
10:45AM - 11:00AM Log into virtual training. System check if needed.
11:00AM – 12:00PM Class instruction

Login Access: 
The link will be emailed 24-hours prior to the virtual training date, and 15 minutes prior to the start for all late or same-day registrations. The email will come from an @cahf.org email address.

Description of Course:
AB 251 empowers courts to reduce the burden of proof in elder abuse cases when evidence is intentionally destroyed or withheld in long-term care facilities, imposing stricter penalties and requiring proactive evidence preservation protocols. This session will cover key compliance strategies, real-world case examples, and risk mitigation tactics to safeguard SNFs from legal liabilities. Leaders should attend to gain essential insights that ensure regulatory adherence, protect resident rights, and minimize costly litigation in an evolving legal landscape.

Learning Outcomes:
•Understand the core provisions of AB 251, including how courts can lower the burden of proof in elder abuse cases involving intentional evidence destruction in long-term care facilities. 
•Identify common risks and scenarios of evidence spoliation in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and their potential legal consequences. 
•Learn proactive compliance strategies and evidence preservation protocols to minimize liabilities and ensure regulatory adherence.
 

CE Hours (Requested):
BRN & NAB - 1 Hour
Registrants must be individually logged in for the full session to receive CE hours and certificate. BRN certificates will be available on your member dashboard after the conclusion of the training. (quiz and evaluation must be completed first). This training is only approved for BRN CEs.

This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hours This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20270128-1-A117869-DL.

Audio/Visual:
Virtual training experiences will happen in real time on the date and time advertised. They will require a Wi-Fi connection, a laptop/computer and/or a smartphone. For the best experience, we highly encourage you to participate in a distraction-free environment.

Materials Provided:
Handouts/materials will be available in the chat box during the training.

BOARD REFUND POLICY
In order to receive a refund, cancellations for QCHF/CAHF classes must be made five (5) business days (Monday-Friday) prior to the beginning of the course. Cancellations must be in writing to cmerced@cahf.org. Transfer of registration is done ONLY if notified in writing prior to the start of the class.

QCHF reserves the rights to cancel this training at any time.