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Air Date: 01-FEB-24
Hospice Palliative Care in a Diverse World
Join Lynda Meeks and Laura Bates, NSMHPCN Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultants with the Mentorship and Education Portfolio, along with Rachel Lapensee, NSMHPCN Clinical Nurse Manager, as they discuss hospice palliative care in a diverse world, focusing on increasing inclusivity of LGBTQIAP+ individuals in hospice palliative care.
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Caregivers are an integral part of the healthcare team for an individual receiving palliative care. All too often, however, a caregiver’s own needs and self-care are low on the list of competing priorities. This can lead to caregiver burnout, a term for when caregivers experience mental, physical and emotional exhaustion while caring for someone else. It is so important that caregivers are taking time to focus on their well-being, even if it is just a few minutes a day.
Audrey Hepburn said it best, “You have two hands. One to help yourself, and one to help others”. Getting outside for a walk, phoning a supportive friend or family member, or going into a separate room to take a few deep breaths or complete a breathing or grounding exercise are just a few simple ways that caregivers can replenish their spirit. Formal support is available at many hospices in North Simcoe Muskoka, including Hospice Orillia, should caregivers need a little extra help to cope with their situation.
“Sometimes the strength within you is not a big fiery flame for all to see, it’s just a tiny spark that whispers ever so softly “You’ve got this, keep going”
~ Diana Haymond
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Palliative Care ECHO Project | |
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Join our team of Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultants (PPSMCs) as we revisit some of the most commonly used tools in providing a palliative approach to care. We will take an in-depth look at how to utilize the tools through the review of case studies. Visit NSMHPCN.CA/ECHO for more information.
Upcoming Encore Presentation
Topic: ESASr
Date: February 8th, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom
The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESASr) is a tool designed to assist in the assessment of ten symptoms common in cancer patients: pain, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, lack of appetite, shortness of breath, depression, anxiety, well-being and constipation.
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Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
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These hands-on workshops will discuss common opioids and adjuvants utilized in managing pain. These workshops are suitable for NP’s, RN’s, RPN’s and Pharmacists.
Objectives:
- Understand commonly used opioids
- Opioid conversions
- Switching routes from oral to SC
- Converting from oral to continuous sub-c infusions
- Gain an understanding of Equi-analgesia and adjuvant medications
Cost: $40
Location: Online Course
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Palliative Care for the Dementia Journey | |
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In Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society this workshop will be offered as a four-hour course. This workshop is designed for family, volunteers and professional staff to find ways of using a person’s strengths to bring comfort and joy to their life while living with dementia and not just at end of life.
Cost: $40
Location: Online Course
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Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care | |
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The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care program is a highly interactive, introductory course for all healthcare providers, support workers, and volunteers interested in enhancing their knowledge of Hospice Palliative Care.
Course Components:
- Three, 3-hour virtual in-class Case Based Learning sessions
- Self-directed online learning modules x 11
- Two Peer-to-peer exchanges
- One reflective Activity
All course components are mandatory, including attendance at all virtual in-class learning sessions.
Pre-requisite: None
Duration: Approximately 9 weeks
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Advance Palliative Practice Skills (APPS) | |
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Building on the Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program, The Advanced Palliative Practice Skills (APPS) program is an interactive, educational opportunity for Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Health Care Aides and Hospice Volunteers who are graduates of the Core Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program.
Course Components:
- Three, 2-hour virtual in-class Case Based Learning sessions
- Self-directed online learning modules x 4
- Two peer-to-peer exchanges
- Ongoing self reflection with practical application activities
All course components are mandatory, including attendance at all virtual in class learning sessions.
Pre-requisite:
Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care.
Duration: Approximately 9 weeks
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Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program | |
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The CAPCE program is uniquely designed for nurses (RPN, RN, NP) to develop their leadership and expertise skills in hospice palliative care across all healthcare sectors.
Course Components:
- Four, 4-hour virtual in-class Case Based Learning sessions
- Coaching Sessions (6-8) 2-hours each
- Two Practical Application Assignments
- Self directed reading
- Independent Online Modules x 6
- Four Peer-to Peer exchanges
All course components are mandatory, including attendance at all virtual in class learning sessions.
Pre-requisites:
To be eligible to participate in the CAPCE program, the following pre-requisites are required
- Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program
- A minimum of 1-year experience caring for people with a progressive, life-limiting illness
- Ability and interest to function as a Resource Nurse, providing primary level support and advanced level knowledge and skills for care team members in his or her organization
- Ability and interest to coach others, facilitate change and be a role model
- Sensitivity to the impact of attitudes, behaviours, life experiences, values, thoughts and feelings on the well-being and quality of life from the perspective of all partners in care
Duration: Approximately 5 months
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I wanted to introduce myself, my name is Lori and I am the new Education Specialist at NSMHPCN. I am a Registered Practical Nurse with a strong background in mental health/acute care. During my previous role, I had the opportunity to provide education to healthcare providers and our patients. I'm excited to be part of the NSMHPCN team. Should you need to reach me my contact details are included with my photo to the left. I look forward to working with you all! ~ Lori
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We want to extend our deep appreciation to Costco Orillia for supporting our Employee Wellness Program. Costco generously donated 10 turkeys for our team as well as a gift certificate which was used as a prize for our team's ugly sweater contest. Congratulations to our winner Nancy!! | | | | |
