Question

1. both tjc and cms require ongoing training by health professionals on advanced directives and resuscitation.

(a) true
(b) false

1. an advanced directive is:

(a) a legal document which outlines what personal health information consists of.
(b) a legal document allowing the client to participate in their future health decisions even should they be considered not capable at that time.
(c) an order not to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(d) an agreement to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Explanation:

1. The Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) indeed mandate ongoing training for health - care professionals on advanced directives and resuscitation.
2. An advanced directive is a legal document that enables a person to make their health - care wishes known in advance, allowing them to have a say in future health decisions even if they are incapacitated.

Answer:

1. (a) True
2. (b) A legal document allowing the client to participate in their future health decisions even should they be considered not capable at that time.