This course offers an exploration of guardianships and conservatorships in Iowa, specifically for adults over the age of 18. It emphasizes the rights of the protected person and the critical responsibility of guardians and conservators to respect and preserve the individual’s autonomy whenever possible.
Intended Audience
Anyone who is interested in learning more about adult guardianships and conservatorships. This includes individuals serving in those roles or considering serving in those roles. It also includes healthcare professionals, aging and disability service providers, social workers, educators, and others who work with adults who have guardians or conservators.
Course Objectives
During this course, we will:
- Review guardianship and conservatorship definitions
- Identify alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship
- Discuss the general responsibilties with each role
Length
[TBD]
Course Content
Key topics include:
- Definitions and Appropriate Circumstances for Guardianship,
- Alternatives and Legal Standards,
- Decision-Making Capacity and Functional Limitations,
- Third-Party Assistance and Advance Planning, and
- Responsibilities of Guardians and Conservators.
Competencies
[TBD]
Presenters and Content Experts
Jennifer Donovan, JD, State Public Guardian, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Meredith Saltzman, JD, Deputy Public Guardian, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Jayna Grauerholz, JD, Legal Assistance Developer, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services as well as board members of the Guardian Association of Iowa Network (GAIN) for their assistance in content review.
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