Legal Guardians, Power of Attorney Agents & Supported Decision-Makers
Audience: operators, providers, substitute providers, and caregivers. Meets WI P-00638 topic V.H.1.j. 1 hour.
Welcome & Course Objectives
Types of Legal Decision-Makers
What Each Decision-Maker Can and Cannot Decide
Authorized Representatives Are NOT Legal Decision-Makers
Guardianship vs. the Care Manager's Role
Consent — Informed, Written, and Temporary Oral Consent
Common Mix-Ups — Guardian vs. Care Manager vs. Authorized Representative
When to Escalate — Placing Agency and Attorney Questions
Knowledge Check