The Right to Decide: Navigating Florida's AFCH Do Not Resuscitate (DNRO) Requirements

The Right to Decide: Navigating Florida's AFCH Do Not Resuscitate (DNRO) Requirements

AFCH CEU Instructor:

C. Vanessa Oatman | Florida AFCH Training

Join us for an in-depth continuing education session focused on strengthening Adult Family Care Homes (AFCH) knowledge on DNR Orders. This session will be led by C. Vanessa Oatman, who brings decades of AFCH compliance knowledge and resources.

Session Topics Include:

This CEU course provides Adult Family Care Home providers with a clear understanding of Florida's current Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) requirements, including policy development, admission procedures, resident rights, documentation standards, and legal protections.

✅ Understanding Florida's Do Not Resuscitate Order requirements

• Learn when a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) is valid and how it applies within an AFCH

• Understand the provider's role in respecting resident wishes while complying with Florida law

✅ Required Policies Every AFCH Must Have

• Review the essential components of a compliant DNRO policy and procedure

• Learn why admission and treatment decisions cannot be based on whether a resident has executed a DNRO

✅ Admission Procedures and Resident Education

• Understand how to discuss the home's DNRO policy with residents and their representatives during admission

• Learn when and how to provide the Resident's Right to Decide educational materials

✅ Required Forms and Documentation

• Identify the documentation that must be maintained for residents with a DNRO or those who decline one

• Learn documentation best practices to demonstrate compliance during inspections and surveys

✅ Survey Readiness Tips

• Discover the most common DNRO-related deficiencies identified during AHCA surveys

• Learn practical strategies to keep your policies, records, and admission files survey-ready year-round

✅ Liability Protection for Providers

• Understand the legal protections available when following a valid Florida DNRO

• Learn how proper documentation and policy compliance help reduce legal and regulatory risk

***This course includes the 2026 AFCH DNRO Policy & Procedure Addendum

Interactive Q&A Session

Providers will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly and receive guidance on common concerns affecting Adult Family Care Home providers in Florida.