Program Overview
Join LeadingAge DC on October 8, 2026, for a full-day ethics training led by Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D., a nationally recognized medical ethicist and founder of Bioethical Services of Virginia, Inc.
This engaging program will provide participants with practical tools and ethical frameworks to navigate complex decisions in aging services and long-term care settings. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, attendees will explore how to balance individual rights, professional responsibilities, organizational values, and community needs when addressing ethical challenges.
Participants will gain valuable insights into contemporary issues facing long-term care providers while strengthening their ability to make thoughtful, person-centered decisions.
6 CEUs will be available for eligible participants.
Event Details
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ingleside at Rock Creek
3050 Military Rd NW
Washington, DC 20015
Presenter: Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D.
CEUs: 6 CEUs Available
Registration: Open Now
Participants Will Experience
This full-day, interactive training will explore the following key topics:
Foundations of Ethical Decision-Making in Long-Term Care
- Why Ethics Matters in Long-Term Care
- Core Ethical Principles
- A Practical Process for Ethical Decision-Making
- Interactive Case Studies
Individual Autonomy and Staff Responsibility
- Understanding Resident Autonomy
- Dignity of Risk
- Staff Responsibility and Duty of Care
- When Should Staff Intervene?
- Interactive Case Discussions
Individual Rights vs. Community Needs
- Rights-Based Ethics in Long-Term Care
- Community Considerations
- Common Ethical Tensions
- Family Wishes vs. Resident Wishes
- Interactive Case Studies
Gender, Sex, and Sexuality in Long-Term Care
- Understanding Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
- Ethical Considerations in Long-Term Care
- LGBTQ+ Aging Issues
- Staff Values and Professional Responsibility
- Ethical Case Studies
Putting Ethics into Practice
Participants will conclude the training by working through a comprehensive interdisciplinary ethics case using the decision-making framework introduced during the day, followed by questions and group discussion.
About the Presenter
Featured Presenter
Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D.
Founder, Bioethical Services of Virginia, Inc.
Dr. Gillette has extensive experience providing ethics consultation, education, and policy guidance to healthcare organizations. He is a respected speaker and educator whose work focuses on helping healthcare professionals navigate complex ethical issues with clarity and confidence.
Learn more about Dr. Gillette and Bioethical Services of Virginia.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for aging services professionals, administrators, clinical leaders, social workers, nurses, human resources professionals, and others involved in supporting older adults and their care teams.