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SUMMARY:The New Normal of Hospice Palliative Care in a Pandemic World - HPCO Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by: Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) \nEvent Cost: \nHPCO Member Rate: Full Conference: $500 \nNon-Member Rate: Full Conference: $580 \nThe non-member rate of $580 includes a one-year individual membership to Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. \nNote: There is no one day registration option. \nStudent (Full-time): Full Conference: $400 \nMore details on conference costs can be found here \nEvent description: \nJoin us virtually for HPCO’s 2021 Annual Conference\, The New Normal of Hospice Palliative Care in a Pandemic World\, Sunday\, April 18 to Tuesday\, April 20\, 2021. We look forward to welcoming you and delivering a high value\, interactive experience; with a great mix of keynote speakers\, engagement with peer-led workshop and oral paper presentations\, industry insights and shared moments networking with peers. \nEvent date and time: \nApril 18th 5am-1pm PST \nApril 19th 5am-1:15pm PST \nApril 20th 5am-12pm PST \nFor more details and to register click here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/the-new-normal-of-hospice-palliative-care-in-a-pandemic-world-hpco-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference,COVID-19,Palliative Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210419T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210419T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
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SUMMARY:The New Normal of Hospice Palliative Care in a Pandemic World - HPCO Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by: Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) \nEvent Cost: \nHPCO Member Rate: Full Conference: $500 \nNon-Member Rate: Full Conference: $580 \nThe non-member rate of $580 includes a one-year individual membership to Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. \nNote: There is no one day registration option. \nStudent (Full-time): Full Conference: $400 \nMore details on conference costs can be found here \nEvent description: \nJoin us virtually for HPCO’s 2021 Annual Conference\, The New Normal of Hospice Palliative Care in a Pandemic World\, Sunday\, April 18 to Tuesday\, April 20\, 2021. We look forward to welcoming you and delivering a high value\, interactive experience; with a great mix of keynote speakers\, engagement with peer-led workshop and oral paper presentations\, industry insights and shared moments networking with peers. \nEvent date and time: \nApril 18th 5am-1pm PST \nApril 19th 5am-1:15pm PST \nApril 20th 5am-12pm PST \nFor more details and to register click here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/the-new-normal-of-hospice-palliative-care-in-a-pandemic-world-hpco-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,COVID-19,Palliative Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210418T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210406T201627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T201932Z
UID:16440-1618722000-1618750800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:The New Normal of Hospice Palliative Care in a Pandemic World - HPCO Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by: Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) \nEvent Cost: \nHPCO Member Rate: Full Conference: $500 \nNon-Member Rate: Full Conference: $580 \nThe non-member rate of $580 includes a one-year individual membership to Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. \nNote: There is no one day registration option. \nStudent (Full-time): Full Conference: $400 \nMore details on conference costs can be found here \nEvent description: \nJoin us virtually for HPCO’s 2021 Annual Conference\, The New Normal of Hospice Palliative Care in a Pandemic World\, Sunday\, April 18 to Tuesday\, April 20\, 2021. We look forward to welcoming you and delivering a high value\, interactive experience; with a great mix of keynote speakers\, engagement with peer-led workshop and oral paper presentations\, industry insights and shared moments networking with peers. \nEvent date and time: \nApril 18th 5am-1pm PST \nApril 19th 5am-1:15pm PST \nApril 20th 5am-12pm PST \nFor more details and to register click here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/hospice-palliative-care-ontarios-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,COVID-19,Palliative Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210415T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210401T005721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T005807Z
UID:16310-1618477200-1618480800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Public Policy & Advocacy for Serious Illness Care
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by: Ariadne Labs \nJoin us for a panel discussion about the intersection of serious illness care\, palliative care\, advanced care planning\, and public policy. Moderator\, Jane Conrad\, Serious Illness Care Ambassador and Patient Advocate\, will share her experience as a caregiver and patient advocate.  Panelists Paul Tatum and Phil Rogers will share their experience as leaders in Palliative Care-related Public Policy.  Together\, they will discuss the landscape of policy and advocacy for serious illness care to inform the audience about how policy impacts clinical care and patient experience\, and strategies to get involved in advocacy at various levels. \n(Please note this seminar is hosted out of the United States and therefor some information will be different than what exists in BC) \nTo register for this event click here \nTo become a member of this Community of Practice click here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/public-policy-advocacy-for-serious-illness-care/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210406T191156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T191156Z
UID:16438-1617816600-1617820200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting patients and family in the ICU: When their distress and grief hits close to home
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by: Canadian Virtual Hospice \nCanadian Virtual Hospice invites you to a free webinar discussion with Dr. James Downer\, MD and Dr. Amanda Lee Roze des Ordons\, MD\, FRCPC\, MMEd about managing grief and stress in the ICU when it hits too close to home. Dr. David Henderson\, MD\, CCFP(PC) is the moderator. \nTo register please click here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/supporting-patients-and-family-in-the-icu-when-their-distress-and-grief-hits-close-to-home/
CATEGORIES:Advance Care Planning,COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210326T175712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T175712Z
UID:16176-1617811200-1617814800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:CPCNA Town Hall: Before all else Fails-- Laugh!
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by: Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association (CPCNA) \nMichelle O’Rourke RN and Kath Murray RN will lead us in a discussion about how humour helps us cope in difficult and challenging times. There will be a brief presentation followed by group sharing and discussion. You can join in or simply listen to the conversation. \nTo register click here \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/cpcna-town-hall-before-all-else-fails-laugh/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210401T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210218T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T202120Z
UID:14849-1617267600-1617271200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Part 2: Learn How to Facilitate Well-Being Debriefings within Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a stunning toll on the emotional well-being of health care workers. Many of us are looking for proven strategies to mitigate the natural stress\, empathy strain\, and moral distress that we are experiencing. \nPeer-facilitated well-being debriefings are an evidence-based way to provide support to health care workers; they increase social support\, decrease feelings of isolation\, and provide opportunities to learn from each other about coping with difficult issues. The result: positive impact on well-being\, personal resiliency\, improved patient care\, and reduced feelings of burnout. \nIn this two-part webinar series\, Vickie Leff\, LCSW\, will train attendees to be peer facilitators for well-being debriefings\, providing the skills needed to bring this technique to their organizations. In part one\, attendees learned the benefit of peer-facilitated well-being debriefings; the format of these conversations; how to secure buy-in from leadership; and more. In part two\, Vickie will review the techniques previously learned\, and then provide attendees with an opportunity to hone their newly-acquired skills.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/part-2-learn-how-to-facilitate-well-being-debriefings-within-your-organization/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210318T191555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T191555Z
UID:16026-1617105600-1617111000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Families matter: BCCPA’s free webinar to address grief and loss over COVID care home restrictions
DESCRIPTION:Event hosted by: BC Care Providers Association \nOn March 2\, 2021\, Dr. Henry indicated that the province was looking to reallow family visits in long-term care and assisted living as early as the end of this month. From the perspective of the BC Care Providers Association\, this news is heartening\, as the association has been advocating to reinstate family visits for many months. \nThere are many things to consider as our members look towards welcoming family caregivers back into long-term care and assisted living homes. Particularly\, it is likely that upon being reunited with residents\, some family members will experience feelings of grief and loss. In many cases\, these emotions will be triggered by the physical and cognitive changes they notice after being apart from their family members for such a long period of time. \nWith guests from the Alzheimer Society of B.C.\, the Family Caregivers of B.C.\, and the Vancouver Island Association of Family Councils\, this webinar will provide an overview of the support services which long-term care and assisted living staff can draw on to support family caregivers. \nWhile this webinar will be geared toward long-term care and assisted living providers\, all are welcome to attend this free event. \nModerator:\nMike Klassen\, VP Public Affairs\, BC Care Providers Association\n\nPanelists:\nSarah Eveneshen\, Provincial Coordinator\, Program Development\, Alzheimer Society of B.C.\nBarb Mclean\, CEO\, Family Caregivers of BC\nKim Slater\, Vancouver Island Association of Family Councils \nTo register click here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/families-matter-bccpas-free-webinar-to-address-grief-and-loss-over-covid-care-home-restrictions/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210315T200208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T200208Z
UID:15929-1615982400-1615986000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Discussions: Getting us all on the same page (plus practical tips!)
DESCRIPTION:Event Organizer: Pallium Canada \nEvent Host and Moderator: Dr. José Pereira MBChB\, CFPC(PC)\, MSc\, FCFP\nPanelists: Jeff Myers MD\, MSEd\, CCFP(PC) and Leah Steinberg MD\, MA\, CFCP \nDespite advance care planning (ACP) and goals of care discussions (GOCD) becoming healthcare priorities\, there remains widespread uncertainties about the overall purpose\, approaches and outcomes of ACP and GOCD. This has led to confusion among clinicians. We will discuss the relationship and differences between ACP and GOCD\, what is involved with each\, and how values-based decisions can be made. Practical guides and communication tips will also be addressed. \nThe webinar is free and open to all health care professionals and will be hosted in English. Please spread the word to your colleagues who may be interested. \nTo register click here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/advance-care-planning-and-goals-of-care-discussions-getting-us-all-on-the-same-page-plus-practical-tips/
CATEGORIES:Advance Care Planning,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210305T190039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T190039Z
UID:15609-1615397400-1615401000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Transforming the landscape of longterm care: What has COVID-19 taught us?
DESCRIPTION:Event Hosted by: Canadian Virtual Hospice \nEvent Cost: Free \nJoin us for a discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 on families and healthcare providers\, integrating a palliative care approach and how to drive lasting improvements to long term care. \nEmail events@virtualhospice.ca to reserve your spot.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/transforming-the-landscape-of-longterm-care-what-has-covid-19-taught-us/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210218T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T214722Z
UID:14835-1615280400-1615284000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Adapting the Serious Illness Conversation Guide for Pediatrics and Polypharmacy
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Ariadne Labs \nMany members of the Community of Practice have expressed interest in adapting the Serious Illness Conversation Guide to better serve their specific patient population or practice setting. This month\, we welcome Drs. Danielle DeCourcey and Kristie Weir to describe why they chose to use the conversation guide and how they adapted it for use in two different\, and very important\, care settings. \nDr. DeCourcey will share her adaptation process of the Serious Illness Conversation Guide for use with adolescents and young adults\, and a different guide for parents of adolescents and young adults with serious illness. Dr. Weir will discuss her adaptation of the Guide to determine use of multiple medicines in patients. This webinar will have recorded presentations from both speakers but feature a live Question and Answer session. \nOpen to members of the Community of Practice. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/webinar-adapting-the-serious-illness-conversation-guide-for-pediatrics-and-polypharmacy/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Pediatric,Serious Illness Conversation,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210218T201749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T201749Z
UID:14842-1614762000-1614765600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Part 1: Learn How to Facilitate Well-Being Debriefings within Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a stunning toll on the emotional well-being of health care workers. Many of us are looking for proven strategies to mitigate the natural stress\, empathy strain\, and moral distress that we are experiencing. \nIn this two-part webinar series\, Vickie Leff\, LCSW\, will train attendees to be peer facilitators for well-being debriefings\, providing the skills needed to bring this technique to their organizations. Peer-facilitated debriefings are an evidence-based way to provide support to health care workers; they increase social support\, decrease feelings of isolation\, and provide opportunities to learn from each other when coping with difficult issues. The result: positive impact on well-being\, personal resiliency\, improved patient care\, and reduced feelings of burnout. \nIn the first webinar\, attendees will learn: how well-being debriefings help health care workers; how to get buy-in from leadership; the debriefing format and role of the facilitator; how to validate the normal\, expectable stress that accompanies our work; and how to navigate challenging group situations. \nThis webinar will be followed by part two\, in which attendees will practice the techniques discussed in part one\, and have opportunities to practice and reflect. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/part-1-learn-how-to-facilitate-well-being-debriefings-within-your-organization/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20210218T201113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T171105Z
UID:14840-1614245400-1614249000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Briefing: Palliative Care Outlook in 2021 – Results of a National Survey (USA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Dr. Diane Meier reveals the findings of CAPC’s second COVID field survey. Nearly a year into the crisis\, how has COVID-19 affected palliative care programs? \nWho should attend: All palliative care professionals\, and all health professionals focused on strengthening care for patients with serious illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nCAPC is located in the United States so please be aware that the above mentioned survey results are in relation to American findings. \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/briefing-palliative-care-outlook-in-2021-results-of-a-national-survey/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201030T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T204801Z
UID:13429-1604304000-1604307600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Through the COVID-19 Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Center to Advance Palliative Care \nThis Virtual Office Hour is free and open to all\, but space is limited. Sessions will be added on an ongoing basis. \nThis session will provide an opportunity to discuss managing the before\, during\, and after of the COVID-19 pandemic and the short- and long-term impact on your palliative care program. Questions during this session may include: \n\nWhat lessons have been learned based on the response strategy of frontline clinicians?\nHow do I address communication challenges with family discussions that cannot be done in person?\nHow do you extend services with limited resources?\n\n  \nPresented by: Constance Dahlin\, MSN\, ANP-BC\, ACHPN\, FPCN\, FAAN\, Tom Gualtieri-Reed\, MBA
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/managing-through-the-covid-19-crisis-6/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201126T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201021T190824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T191112Z
UID:13178-1606381200-1606386600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:National Bereavement Day Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC) for a free webinar to learn about new exciting work being done! \nNovember 26\, 2020 9am-10:30am PDT \nIn this webinar: Updates from National Bereavement Day – highlights of the 2020 National Bereavement Day and Saying Goodbye Virtual Concert from the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA – Review of the Grief and Bereavement Scoping Review from the Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada’s (QELCCC) Research and Knowledge Translation (KT) Committe – Learn about the regional Grief and Bereavement Planning Project from the Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program \nSpeakers: \nSharon Baxter\, MSW – Executive Director\, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA; and Secretariat of the Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC)\, Christopher A. Klinger\, PhD – Chair\, Research and Knowledge Translation Committee\, Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada (QELCCC); Chair; End-of-Life Issues Theme Team\, National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE); and Research Scientist\, Pallium Canada\, Neerjah Skantharajah\, MHSc(c) – Graduate Student\, Translational Research Program (TRP)\, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology\, University of Toronto\, and Tara Cohen\, MSW – Program Manager\, Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program and Registered Social Worker in Private Practice. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/national-bereavement-day-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201112T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201111T001543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T001543Z
UID:13502-1605164400-1605349800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:CHPCA's Learning Institute
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association 2020 Virtual Learning Institute \nStream 1 – Communication in Serious Illness: An Innovative Approach to Clinical Care and Quality Improvements \nFaculty: Justin J Sanders\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Ariadne Labs; Nicole Wikjord\, First Nations Health Authority; Kathleen Tue\, BC Centre for Palliative Care; Dr. Gillian Fyles\, BC Centre for Palliative Care; Elizabeth Beddard-Huber BC Centre for Palliative Care \nStream 2 – Psychosocial Learning \nFaculty: Zelda Freitas\, Caregiving\, CREGÉS\, CIUSSS; Marney Thompson\, Victoria Hospice; Kathy Kortes-Miller\, Centre for Education and Research On Aging and Health (CERAH); Patrick Durivage\, CREGES domain of expertise in palliative care\, CIUSSS \nStream 3 – ACP in Canada: New Tools in Community Care \nFaculty: Cari Borenko Hoffmann\, Fraser Health\, UBC; Lauren Thomas\, Fraser South\, Fraser Health; Dr Eman Hassan\, BC Centre for Palliative Care; Bob Parke \nStream 4:  Compassionate Leadership and Compassionate Communities – where do we go from here? \nFaculty: Dr Eman Hassan\, BC Centre for Palliative Care; Deborah Sattler\, Compassionate Community Communities of Practice\, Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO); Nadine Valk\, Champlain Palliative Care Program; Sharon Baxter\, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association; Susan Blacker\, Cancer & Palliative Program Planning and\nPerformance Sinai Health System \nThe CHPCA is pleased to bring the Learning Institute to you for a new lower price! In addition to the virtual format\, the newly lowered price will help make this exciting event more accessible to all Canadians! \nThe CHPCA is also thrilled to offer group discounts for groups of five or more attendees. Register your entire workplace or group to maximize learning from each of the fantastic learning streams! \nPlease email conference@chpca.net for more details about the group discount! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/chpcas-learning-institute/
CATEGORIES:Advance Care Planning,Compassionate Communities,Conference,Palliative Care,Serious Illness Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201030T204305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T204305Z
UID:13427-1605085200-1605088800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:The Impact of COVID-Related Grief on Palliative Care Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Center to Advance Palliative Care – Master Clinician Series \nRay Hanbury\, PhD\, ABPP\nChief Psychologist\, Department of Psychiatry; Director of Psychology Education\, Jersey Shore University Medical Center \nIn this Master Clinician\, Dr. Hanbury\, a trauma psychology specialist\, will present a framework for understanding loss and grief. After outlining natural responses to loss\, Dr. Hanbury will listen to stories from several palliative care clinicians who are experiencing the emotional toll of COVID-19. He will offer guidance for a healthy response to these feelings\, and then address questions from the audience. The dialogue between the presenter and participants will provide insight for everyone feeling the tremendous emotional impact of the pandemic. \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/the-impact-of-covid-related-grief-on-palliative-care-clinicians/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201030T203530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T203530Z
UID:13425-1604620800-1604879999@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:CANO/ACIO 2020 virtual conference: The Virtual Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us November 6 – 8 for the virtual edition of the CANO/ACIO 2020 Annual Conference. \n2020 has been a challenging year for everyone on many fronts…emotionally\, financially\, and professionally. This year’s conference theme “Now and Forever Oncology Nursing” highlights both the importance and longevity of our specialty in cancer patient care. 2020 also has been declared the “Year of the Nurse and the Midwife” by the World Health Organization. It has never been more important to come together as a profession to support each other and celebrate oncology nursing. \n•   A poster presentation from Holly Prince and Allison Pedersen RN (Manitoba)\, MN\, Clinical Nurse Specialist called: Indigenous Voices 2: Improving Care for Indigenous Patients and Families \n•   Presentation from Allison Pedersen RN (Manitoba)\, MN\, Clinical Nurse Specialist called: An Exploration of Healthcare Provider Work-Related Grief and Strategies for Moving Through It\, on Nov 7 at 10:20 ET \nClick here for more information and to register: www.cano-acio.ca/event/canoacio2020
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/cano-acio-2020-virtual-conference-the-virtual-edition/
CATEGORIES:Conference,COVID-19,Palliative Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201027T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T192640Z
UID:13365-1604505600-1604509200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Sharing Stresses and Successes Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Group is hosting our a Town Hall on Wednesday November 4th at 1900 (EST) titled ‘Sharing Stresses and Successes’.  We have found through sharing that many of us are doing just fine and finding way to effectively adapt  and make it through COVID-19\, and some still face various changes day-to-day. With infection control issues ramping up\, we thought perhaps it was time to connect again. \nWe are pleased to share that Dr. David Wright\, a nurse researcher at the University of Ottawa\, and the Director or Research on the CHPCNG Board\, is going to present a brief summary of his research titled:\nVisitor restrictions\, palliative care\, and epistemic agency: A qualitative study of nurses’ relational practice during the coronavirus pandemic \nModerator: Kath Murray \nFacilitator: Michelle O’Rourke \nDetails: \n• Date Wednesday\, November 4th\, 2020\n• Time 7pm EST– (4pm Pacific)\n• Zoom platform\n• Registration is required– please email jnesbitt@wrha.mb.ca if you wish to attend\n• Space is limited so register early\n• A list of resources related to “Self-Care and Resiliency – strategies for coping” is compiled and will be provided following the meeting.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/sharing-stresses-and-successes-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201021T191726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T191927Z
UID:13182-1604480400-1604484000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Processing Trauma Experiences with Palliative Care Clients and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) invites you to attend Processing Trauma Experiences with Palliative Care Clients and Their Families 5 Part Webinar Series \nMany Hospice Palliative Care Caregivers feel that they do not have the necessary skills and experience to help a Hospice Palliative Care Client process a historical or new trauma before they die. The format of the webinar series will be 40 minutes of information sharing on different aspects of doing trauma work with certain clients and then a 20 minute question and answer section. The sessions will also include how to continue to develop your trauma informed practice and program. This webinar series will be based on two Canadian Resources: The Trauma Informed Guide 2013 and The Trauma-informed Toolkit. This five part webinar will be applicable to all sectors of the hospice palliative care team. \nRegistration page \nFacilitated by Eugene Dufour\, BA\, MDiv Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator\, Certified Bereavement Specialist \nTarget audience: all sectors of Hospice Palliative Care including volunteers \n  \nThere is a one-time fee of $125 + HST to attend all sessions \nSession 1: Introductory Session on Trauma and Palliative Care – November 4\, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST \nSession 2: Palliative Care Trauma Work with Veterans – November 11\, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST \nSession 3: Palliative Care Trauma Work with Refugees – November 18\, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST \nSession 4: Palliative Care Trauma Work with First Nations – November 25\, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST \nSession 5: Revisiting Lessons Learned from the HIV/AIDS Trauma and Striving to Have a Compassionate Trauma Informed Practice and Program – December 2\, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/processing-trauma-experiences-with-palliative-care-clients-and-their-families/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201030T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T204801Z
UID:13429-1604304000-1604307600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Through the COVID-19 Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Center to Advance Palliative Care \nThis Virtual Office Hour is free and open to all\, but space is limited. Sessions will be added on an ongoing basis. \nThis session will provide an opportunity to discuss managing the before\, during\, and after of the COVID-19 pandemic and the short- and long-term impact on your palliative care program. Questions during this session may include: \n\nWhat lessons have been learned based on the response strategy of frontline clinicians?\nHow do I address communication challenges with family discussions that cannot be done in person?\nHow do you extend services with limited resources?\n\n  \nPresented by: Constance Dahlin\, MSN\, ANP-BC\, ACHPN\, FPCN\, FAAN\, Tom Gualtieri-Reed\, MBA
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/managing-through-the-covid-19-crisis-6/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201014T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T195433Z
UID:13092-1603962000-1603965600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Special Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE)\, in collaboration with the Institute for Life Course and Aging (ILCA) at the University of Toronto and Pallium Canada\, is hosting the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Special Lecture as a way to honour international leaders in the field of hospice palliative care and to provide a platform to spread hospice and palliative care awareness and knowledge. \nThe 2020 online edition of the Special Lecture will take place on Thursday October 29\, 2020 \nSpeakers include: \n•   Esme Fuller-Thomson\, PhD\, Professor\, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work\, University of Toronto and Director of the Institute for Life Course and Aging\, will provide a short overview on recent Institute developments and introduce the honoree. \n•   Dr. Sandy Buchman\, Associate Professor\, Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto and Freeman Family Chair in Palliative Medicine/Medical Director of Palliative Care\, North York General Hospital is the distinguished 2020 Special Lecturer. His talk will address hospice and palliative care service provision in time of crisis and link to the theme of the World Day: My Care – My Comfort. \nSpace is limited\, register now
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day-special-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20200929T225954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T230156Z
UID:12969-1601470800-1601474400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Pediatric Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) – Virtual Office Hours \nPediatric Palliative Care \nAsk questions related to strategic planning\, program development\, communication techniques\, and managing operations for the pediatric palliative care program. \nQuestions from previous sessions include: \n• What guidance do you have for communicating with families about palliative care services? \n• How do you navigate subspecialty services (e.g.\, NICU)? \n• Can you recommend first steps for funding a pediatric palliative care program? \nPresenter: Sarah Friebert\, MD\, FAAP\, FAAHPM \n  \nRegistration is available to CAPC members. Register here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/pediatric-palliative-care/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Pediatric
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20200827T221303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T221303Z
UID:12672-1603440900-1603465200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative CME Day 2020
DESCRIPTION:The UBC Division of Palliative Care invites you to attend this series of 40-minute virtual presentations aim to share key messages learned from new Palliative Care initiatives in a variety of settings. These include urban emergency rooms\, a rural hospice\, a palliative outpatient clinic\, vulnerable urban populations (including those with substance use disorders\, unstable homing situations\, and alternate gender identities)\, remote indigenous communities\, and a “virtual PCU” in a community hospital. We will also have sessions on regional palliative care patient identification; starting a Nurse Practitioner service; and implementation of a COVID-19-adapted Serious Illness Conversation Guide. \nEach presentation will last 20-25 minutes\, followed by 15-20 minutes of open discussion. Presenters are the multidisciplinary clinicians who led these initiatives. \nThe event is recommended for palliative care clinicians of all disciplines\, health care managers\, public health specialists\, and anyone else interested in the development of palliative care services in any setting or health care system. \nWe hope you can join! \nFrom\,\nDr. Pippa Hawley & Dr. Adam Fowler \n  \n* Up to 5.5 Mainpro+ / MOC Section 1 credits \n  \nClick here for more details and to register. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/palliative-cme-day-2020/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20200903T140330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T140421Z
UID:12710-1603090800-1603107000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:The 31st Annual Palliative Education & Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to Register – Virtual Event \nOur first priority remains the health and safety of delegates\, our colleagues\, and the communities in which we live and work. \n  \nCovenant Health is proud to continually support and provide delegates with the opportunity to gather\, share experiences and exchange ideas with colleagues representing many disciplines from all over Alberta\, nationally and now internationally with our transition to a completely online platform this year. \n  \nWe are pleased to inform you that our new conference website and registration link is now open!  \n  \nWe are also thrilled to advise you that there will NOT be a registration fee this year.    \n  \nFor all the details please visit the new website at www.palliativeconference.com \nNotice:  We recommend using the following browsers for website viewing: Safari\, Chrome\, Firefox.  Issues with Microsoft Edge are known.   \n  \nMore information about the conference and the Palliative Institute can be found at: \nhttps://www.covenanthealth.ca/innovations/palliative-institute/annual-palliative-education-research-days \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you virtually in the fall. \n-The Conference Planning Committee \n  \nQuestions can be directed to Viki Muller or Loretta Harbison at palliative.institute@covenanthealth.ca \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/the-31st-annual-palliative-education-research-day/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Palliative Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201014T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201014T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20201001T200115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T200115Z
UID:12996-1602658800-1602662400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Tele-palliative Care and COVID-19: Connection at a Distance
DESCRIPTION:This Virtual Office Hour is free and open to all\, but space is limited. Sessions will be added on an ongoing basis. \nThis session will provide an opportunity to share information as it relates to technical assistance (e.g.\, virtual platforms\, HIPAA considerations) and framing virtual encounters (i.e.\, an effective telehealth visit). Ask questions and discuss how to fully utilize virtual platforms\, connect and ‘make the technology disappear’ when talking to patients\, and bill in light of this public health emergency. \nQuestions during this session may include: \n•  What platforms and approaches are providers using with regard to providing an effective tele-palliative experience? \n•  How do I address communication challenges as it relates to connecting with patients over a virtual platform? \n•  What are the HIPAA considerations that need to be addressed with tele-palliative care? \nPresented by: Michael Fratkin\, MD and Allison Silvers\, MBA \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/tele-palliative-care-and-covid-19-connection-at-a-distance-4/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20200929T225954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T230156Z
UID:12969-1601470800-1601474400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Pediatric Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) – Virtual Office Hours \nPediatric Palliative Care \nAsk questions related to strategic planning\, program development\, communication techniques\, and managing operations for the pediatric palliative care program. \nQuestions from previous sessions include: \n• What guidance do you have for communicating with families about palliative care services? \n• How do you navigate subspecialty services (e.g.\, NICU)? \n• Can you recommend first steps for funding a pediatric palliative care program? \nPresenter: Sarah Friebert\, MD\, FAAP\, FAAHPM \n  \nRegistration is available to CAPC members. Register here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/pediatric-palliative-care/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Pediatric
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200929T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20200904T151419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T151419Z
UID:12713-1601371800-1601375400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:The Leader’s Role: Forging New Paths for Racial and Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Center to Advance Palliative Care \nThe first six months of 2020 have presented unprecedented challenges to palliative care program leaders\, first with the COVID-19 pandemic\, and then with much-needed attention to racial injustice. Those two intersect when one considers the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people of color. \nThis webinar\, part of CAPC’s leadership series\, tackles the subject of how palliative care leaders can reassess and strengthen their program’s response to racial inequity. Panelists will discuss how to understand and identify organizational issues and constructs related racism. They will outline actions\, big or small\, that programs and individuals can take to dismantle racism and promote health equity\, and invite participants to contribute ideas to this timely discussion. \nPresented by: Betty Ferrell\, Michael Fratkin\, Tammy Kang\, Sherika Newman\, Donna W. Stevens\, Jeanne Sheils Twohig \nAvailable for CAPC Members. To login and register click here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/the-leaders-role-forging-new-paths-for-racial-and-health-equity/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20200909T161129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T161129Z
UID:12767-1600963200-1601222400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope 2020 - Virtual Grief Convention for Families and Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope 2020 is the Camp Kerry Society’s first Virtual Grief Convention for Families and Professionals. From September 24 – 27th\, we will gather as a community impacted by serious illness\, grief and loss to share in four days of connection\, inspired learning and hope. \nExpect to participate in a wide range of workshops\, experiential sessions and inspiring talks from notable experts in the fields of health & wellness\, grief psychology & counselling\, parenting and education. Also on the agenda are a community memory service\, a virtual campfire\, early morning/late night self-care sessions and much\, much\, more! \nFor any youth 12 years and older\, they will need their own email account for you to register them for the event. \nFor more information and to register click here. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/kaleidoscope-2020-virtual-grief-convention-for-families-and-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Palliative Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190001
CREATED:20200902T162516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T162557Z
UID:12704-1599663600-1599669000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:The Pears and Pitfalls of Person-Centred Outcome Measures
DESCRIPTION:Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association invites you to attend a webinar on the Pears and Pitfalls of Person-Centred Outcome Measures. \nThis session will introduce participants to the use of person-centred outcome measures to drive results in palliative care and Compassionate Community Initiatives. \nLearning Objectives \n•  To define and describe quality of life assessment and person-centred outcome measures\n•  To understand the value of using person-centred outcome measures to trigger change for individuals\, and guide evaluation and improvement in programs and organizations\n•  To learn about 2-3 different sample tools\, how they are used\, and how information generated from the tools is captured\, collated\, and meaningfully used in real practice\n•  To learn about the Neighbours Survey measure being used in Compassionate Community initiatives \nPresented by: Michelle Howard\, Richard Sawatzky\, Deborah Sattler\, Amy Hsu\, & Kathryn Pfaff \n  \nThere is a one-time fee of $40 + HST. \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/the-pears-and-pitfalls-of-person-centred-outcome-measures/
CATEGORIES:Palliative Care,Webinar
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