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SUMMARY:Creating Connections: Working with People with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SafeCare BC \nAre you a care worker caring for someone with dementia? Are you unsure of how to approach challenging situations common to people with Alzheimer’s Disease? Do you want to provide the best care and quality of life for someone living with dementia? Do you have staff working with people with dementia? \nSafeCare BC’s Creating Connections: Working with People with Dementia workshop was developed in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of BC and focuses on person-centred care. This session will provide you with:\n– A better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia\n– Tips for communication with people with dementia\n– Knowledge of how to be creative in dealing with some of the behaviours common among people with dementia \nThis one-day course will give you the tools to feel safe as a caregiver and gain confidence in providing the best care possible. Through interactive discussion and video\, participants will learn how dementia impacts people physically\, mentally and socially. \n  \nClick here for more info
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/creating-connections-working-with-people-with-dementia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
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SUMMARY:Tele-palliative care and COVID-19: Connection at a Distance
DESCRIPTION:Centre to Advance Palliative Care’s (CAPC) virtual office hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay on for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \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 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\nWhat platforms and approaches are providers using with regard to providing an effective tele-palliative experience?\nHow do I address communication challenges as it relates to connecting with patients over a virtual platform?\nWhat are the HIPAA considerations that need to be addressed with tele-palliative care?\n\nFor information on the presenters and to register click here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/tele-palliative-care-and-covid-19-connection-at-a-distance-3/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200706T220248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T195151Z
UID:12086-1597068000-1597071600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Adapting Rituals of Grief and Growth
DESCRIPTION:The presentation portion of this session is available on BC-CPC’s YouTube channel. \nSummer 2020 Series: Patio Ponderings with Kath and Misha \nA series of online meet-ups offered by the BC Centre for Palliative Care for \nBC’s Health Care Assistants – a safe environment to share your stories\, stresses and triumphs… and there’s a fun contest for prizes! \nClick for more information \nWith COVID-19 restrictions\, many of our rituals for loss and grief have been cancelled or postponed. What are rituals\, why do we use them\, and how can we create new rituals to help with healing during the pandemic? You are invited to bring a small piece of nature that speaks to you to the session.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/adapting-rituals-of-grief-and-growth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T180940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T162532Z
UID:12167-1597046400-1597050000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-13/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200806T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200729T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T163414Z
UID:12337-1596700800-1596704400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Through the COVID-19 Crisis
DESCRIPTION:CAPC – Virtual Office Hours \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• What lessons have been learned based on the response strategy of frontline clinicians? \n• How do I address communication challenges with family discussions that cannot be done in person? \n• How do you extend services with limited resources? \nPresented by: Constance Dahlin\, MSN\, ANP-BC\, ACHPN\, FPCN\, FAAN & Tom Gualtieri-Reed\, MBA \nRegister here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/managing-through-the-covid-19-crisis-5/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200805T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200731T183612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T184034Z
UID:12345-1596618000-1596623400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing Caregiver Burnout: Finding and Accessing Supports
DESCRIPTION:Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association invites you to attend a 3-Part Webinar Series on the topic of Addressing Caregiver Burnout: Finding and Accessing Supports \nTarget Audience: Healthcare providers and professional caregivers \nCost:$100 (+HST) to attend all three sessions \nClick here for full session descriptions and to register. \nWebinar One – Aug 5\, 2020 09:00-10:30 AM PST \nSupporting Caregivers: Why and How\nPresented by Jehanara Chagani\, RN\, BScN\, MSc(N)\, CHPCN(C) \nWebinar Two – Aug 12\, 2020 09:00-10:30 AM PST\nUtilizing the Art of Therapeutic Communication to Support Caregivers in Meaning Making\nPresented by Travis Amell\, MScN\, RN\, CHPCN(C) \nWebinar Three – Aug 19\, 2020 09:00-10:30 AM\nSprinting Through the Marathon of COVID-19: Assessing and Dealing with Compassion Fatigue\, Burnout and Secondary Trauma\nPresented by Eugene Dufour\, BA\, MDiv \n  \nAny questions\, please email richard.nguyen@hpco.ca
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/addressing-caregiver-burnout-finding-and-accessing-supports/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200803T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200803T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T180833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T180833Z
UID:12165-1596439800-1596443400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-12/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200721T184854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T184854Z
UID:12291-1596027600-1596031200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Shortage of Palliative Care Medications During COVID-19 - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is a follow up to the one held on April 15\, 2020 addressing the issue of palliative care medication shortages during COVID-19. Part two will explore recent experiences with drug shortages and provide additional recommendations. \nThe topic for this webinar has been developed in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians. \nMODERATOR\nDr. Charlie Chen MD\, MEd\, CCFP(PC)\, FCFP\nProgram Medical Director\, Palliative End-of-Life Care Program\, Calgary Zone\, Alberta Health Services\nClinical Associate Professor\, Division of Palliative Medicine\, University of Calgary \nPANELISTS\nDr. Ebru Kaya MB BS\, MRCP(UK)\, CCT (Palliative Medicine)\nPalliative Medicine Program Director\, University of Toronto Site Lead\, Toronto General Hospital\, University Health Network \nDr. Bob Sauls CCFP (PC)\, FFCP\nProvincial Clinical Co-Lead\, Interim\, Ontario Palliative Care Network \nMarcus von Krosigk\, BSc Pharm\, ACPR\nClinical Pharmacist \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. A recording of the webinar will be disseminated to all registrants.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/shortage-of-palliative-care-medications-during-covid-19-part-two/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200715T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200715T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T182726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T183448Z
UID:12173-1594796400-1594800000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Tele-palliative care and COVID-19: Connection at a Distance
DESCRIPTION:Centre to Advance Palliative Care’s (CAPC) virtual office hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay on for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \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 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\nWhat platforms and approaches are providers using with regard to providing an effective tele-palliative experience?\nHow do I address communication challenges as it relates to connecting with patients over a virtual platform?\nWhat are the HIPAA considerations that need to be addressed with tele-palliative care?\n\nFor information on the presenters and to register click here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/tele-palliative-care-and-covid-19-connection-at-a-distance-2/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200727T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T153029Z
UID:12163-1595836800-1595840400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-11/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T184957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T184957Z
UID:12187-1595505600-1595509200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in the Context of Behavioral Health and Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Master Clinician Series \nIn this Master Clinician\, Lauran Hardin\, MSN\, RN-BC\, CNL\, and Shelly Viva\, LCSW\, will share practical strategies to help palliative care teams provide compassionate care for patients with complex needs\, specifically people with a history of substance use disorders\, co-occurring with mental health issues. Participants will learn about core competencies to improve care for this population\, understand the stigma and a history of trauma on complex patient presentation\, and acquire strategies for building key partnerships for delivery of complex care. \nPresented by: Lauran Hardin\, MSN\, RN-BC\, CNL and Shelly Virva\, LCSW\, FNAP \nClick to register.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/palliative-care-in-the-context-of-behavioral-health-and-addiction/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200723T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T190217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T190217Z
UID:12189-1595494800-1595500200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Having Difficult Conversations: Communication Tips & Strategies in the context of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) \nSession One: Introduction to Healthcare Consent\, Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversation \nThis session will describe an approach to Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants will gain awareness of Person-Centered Decision-Making (PCDM) components\, be able to describe how values shape decision-making\, and review resources available on having person centered conversations in the context of COVID-19. \nSession Two: Embrace the Cage – Connecting and having meaningful interactions with patients while wearing Personal Protective Equipment \nIn this webinar we will address how the experience of wearing PPE has impacted care delivery and communication\, as well as how embracing the “cage” of PPE can improve the overall experience for both patient and professional. \nSession Three: Engaging community on conversations around dying and death \nOur discussion hopes to address unique ways to engage with community members in conversations around dying and death in both informal and formalized methods. The hope is to inspire discussions around innovative ways to meet people where they are. \nSession Four: Exploring language and communication techniques for having difficult or stressful conversations with patients and families; common language mishaps that make patients feel uncomfortable \nAn interactive session on difficult conversations around end of life discussion\, particularly in the COVID Pandemic. We will explore strategies to employ when initiating a serious conversation\, common language pitfalls we encounter and excellent questions that help patients to open up to us and have those important discussions that allow us to connect and care for them in meaningful ways. \nRegistration link is intended for individual participation and not group participation. There is a one-time fee of $150 to attend all four sessions. \nTarget audience: front line workers\, healthcare/service providers\, first responders
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/having-difficult-conversations-communication-tips-strategies-in-the-context-of-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200715T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200715T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T182726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T183448Z
UID:12173-1594796400-1594800000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Tele-palliative care and COVID-19: Connection at a Distance
DESCRIPTION:Centre to Advance Palliative Care’s (CAPC) virtual office hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay on for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \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 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\nWhat platforms and approaches are providers using with regard to providing an effective tele-palliative experience?\nHow do I address communication challenges as it relates to connecting with patients over a virtual platform?\nWhat are the HIPAA considerations that need to be addressed with tele-palliative care?\n\nFor information on the presenters and to register click here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/tele-palliative-care-and-covid-19-connection-at-a-distance-2/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200706T220102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T195021Z
UID:12084-1595358000-1595361600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Dealing with Fear and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:The presentation portion of this session is available on BC-CPC’s YouTube channel. \nSummer 2020 Series: Patio Ponderings with Kath and Misha \nA series of online meet-ups offered by the BC Centre for Palliative Care for \nBC’s Health Care Assistants – a safe environment to share your stories\, stresses and triumphs… and there’s a fun contest for prizes! \nClick for more information \nWe are bombarded with news\, stories and statistics about the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn new ways to look at fear and to treat the pandemic as a challenge\, not a threat. We all have stories we hear\, stories we tell ourselves and stories we share… do they fill you with fear and stop you from moving forward\, or sustain and support you?
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/dealing-with-fear-and-anxiety-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200706T215803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T194933Z
UID:12080-1595253600-1595257200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Dealing with Fear and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:The presentation portion of this session is available on BC-CPC’s YouTube channel. \nSummer 2020 Series: Patio Ponderings with Kath and Misha \nA series of online meet-ups offered by the BC Centre for Palliative Care for \nBC’s Health Care Assistants – a safe environment to share your stories\, stresses and triumphs… and there’s a fun contest for prizes! \nClick for more information \nWe are bombarded with news\, stories and statistics about the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn new ways to look at fear and to treat the pandemic as a challenge\, not a threat. We all have stories we hear\, stories we tell ourselves and stories we share… do they fill you with fear and stop you from moving forward\, or sustain and support you?
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/dealing-with-fear-and-anxiety/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200720T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T152931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T152931Z
UID:12161-1595232000-1595235600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-10/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200715T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200715T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T182726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T183448Z
UID:12173-1594796400-1594800000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Tele-palliative care and COVID-19: Connection at a Distance
DESCRIPTION:Centre to Advance Palliative Care’s (CAPC) virtual office hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay on for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \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 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\nWhat platforms and approaches are providers using with regard to providing an effective tele-palliative experience?\nHow do I address communication challenges as it relates to connecting with patients over a virtual platform?\nWhat are the HIPAA considerations that need to be addressed with tele-palliative care?\n\nFor information on the presenters and to register click here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/tele-palliative-care-and-covid-19-connection-at-a-distance-2/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200706T215514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T215944Z
UID:12078-1594753200-1594756800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Social Connection in a Time of Physical Distancing
DESCRIPTION:Summer 2020 Series: Patio Ponderings with Kath and Misha \nA series of online meet-ups offered by the BC Centre for Palliative Care for \nBC’s Health Care Assistants – a safe environment to share your stories\, stresses and triumphs… and there’s a fun contest for prizes! \nClick for more information \nSocial isolation is a health hazard! Consider ways to promote social connection while maintaining physical distancing.  We’ll share some strategies and want to hear yours! The “Summer 2020 Patio Ponderings Challenge” will be launched! \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/social-connection-in-a-time-of-physical-distancing-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200714T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200617T203905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T203905Z
UID:11919-1594717200-1594720800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Key Principles of Psychosocial Practice in Death\, Dying\, and Bereavement
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) \nWe recognize that many psychosocial care providers\, including psychologists\, counsellors\, and social workers are engaged in providing care and support to those people who are facing dying\, death\, and bereavement. This webinar will highlight some key psychosocial principles and explore their relevance to end of life care through stories\, anecdotes\, and examples. Common risk factors for challenges in adjustment to illness\, caregiving\, and grief will be introduced\, along with simple strategies that clinicians may use to assess client needs and to intervene appropriately. Resources and tools will be identified during the webinar and shared as additional resource material. \nObjectives: \n\nIntroduce 5 key psychosocial principles in death\, dying\, and bereavement.\nExplore the 5 key principles through stories\, examples\, and anecdotes.\nIdentify simple strategies and approaches that are congruent with these principles.\nIdentify common psychosocial risk factors for people facing end of life and also risks for their friends\, family members and other non-professional supports.\nShare useful resources for people facing death\, dying\, and bereavement.\n\nSpeakers: Marney Thompson and Zelda Freitas \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/key-principles-of-psychosocial-practice-in-death-dying-and-bereavement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200714T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200714T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T152815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T152815Z
UID:12157-1594710000-1594713600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-9/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200706T215221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T194828Z
UID:12076-1594648800-1594652400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Social Connection in a Time of Physical Distancing
DESCRIPTION:The presentation portion of this session is available on BC-CPC’s YouTube channel. \nSummer 2020 Series: Patio Ponderings with Kath and Misha \nA series of online meet-ups offered by the BC Centre for Palliative Care for \nBC’s Health Care Assistants – a safe environment to share your stories\, stresses and triumphs… and there’s a fun contest for prizes! \nConsider ways to promote social connection while maintaining physical distancing.  We’ll share some strategies and want to hear yours! The “Summer 2020 Patio Ponderings Challenge” will be launched! \nClick for more information
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/social-connection-in-a-time-of-physical-distancing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200707T153521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T153521Z
UID:12131-1594368000-1594400400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Pallium Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians \nParticipants will learn about trauma informed care and how it is relevant to palliative care practice during COVID-19. \n  \nHost and Moderator: Jeffrey B. Moat\, CM \n  \nPanelists: Dr. Sarah Burton-MacLeod MD CCFP (PC) and Dr. Susan Cadell MSW\, PhD\, RSW \n  \nThe topic for this webinar has been developed in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians. \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. A recording of the webinar will be disseminated to all registrants.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/trauma-informed-palliative-care/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200709T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200709T060000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200708T133714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T133714Z
UID:12155-1594270800-1594274400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Global Palliative Care Series webinar: Palliative Care and COVID-19: Persons Experiencing Homelessness\, Detainees\, & LGBT+ People
DESCRIPTION:This Thursday 9 July 12 noon UTC/GMT. \n\n8am New York\n1pm London\n3pm Kampala\n17:30 New Delhi\n8pm Singapore.\n\nTo check your local time for the webinar\, click here: https://bit.ly/2wOln1U. \nParticipants will be able to join the conversation using the chat function. \nDistinguished panellists will include: \nModerator \nJulia Downing\, International Children’s Palliative Care Network\, UK & Uganda. \nSpeakers \nPalliative care for persons experiencing homelessness in the time of COVID-19\nElise Skinner\, Ottawa Inner City Health\, Canada \nPalliative care for detainees during COVID-19\nMarvin Mutch: Formerly incarcerated prison reform activist. Prison Reentry Network and the Human Prison Hospice project\, USA \nPalliative care for LGBT+ people during COVID-19\nRichard Harding\, Cicely Saunders Institute\, Kings College London\, UK. \nTo keep the webinar secure\, registration is required. You can register here: https://bit.ly/2Ay8QRS \nSpaces on the webinar are limited\, but the recording and slides will be available after the session at: http://www.thewhpca.org/covid-19/webinars. \nDetailed briefing notes will be available to complement the presentations: https://bit.ly/3cqQCPE \nThe webinar is organised by: WHPCA\, ICPCN\, IAHPC and PALCHASE
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/global-palliative-care-series-webinar-palliative-care-and-covid-19-persons-experiencing-homelessness-detainees-lgbt-people/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200702T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200702T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200609T211750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T211750Z
UID:11800-1593675000-1593678600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-8/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200702T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200702T060000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200630T155745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T155745Z
UID:11982-1593666000-1593669600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Advocating for Integration of Palliative Care into National COVID-19 Responses
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join this week’s Global Palliative Care Series webinar: Advocating for Integration of Palliative Care into National COVID-19 Responses. \nThis Thursday 2 July 12 noon UTC/GMT\n–    8am New York\n–    1pm London\n–    3pm Kampala\n–    17:30 New Delhi\n–    8pm Singapore. \nTo check your local time for the webinar\, click here: . \nParticipants will be able to join the conversation using the chat function. \nDistinguished panelists will include: \nModerator \n\nClaire Morris\, UK – Global Advocacy Director\, Worldwide Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance.\n\nSpeakers \n\nKatherine Irene Pettus\, USA – Advocacy Officer\, International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care\nRob Yates\, UK – Director\, Global Health Programme; Executive Director\, Centre for Universal Health\, Chatham House\, London\nNatalie Greaves\, Barbados – Lecturer in Public Health\, Programme Coordinator\, University of the West Indies\nGulnara Kunirova\, Kazakhstan – President Kazakhstan Association for Palliative Care and IAHPC Board Member\nZipporah Ali\, Kenya – Executive Director\, Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association.\n\nRespondent \n\nMaría Susana Ciruzzi\, Argentina – Bioethicist & Lawyer\, Dr. Juan P. Garrahan Paediatric Hospital\, Neurological Patient.\nTo keep the webinar secure\, registration is required.\n\nYou can register here:   \nSpaces on the webinar are limited\, but the recording and slides will be available after the session at: http://www.thewhpca.org/covid-19/webinars. \nDetailed briefing notes will be available to complement the presentations:  \nThe webinar is organised by: WHPCA\, ICPCN\, IAHPC and PALCHASE
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/advocating-for-integration-of-palliative-care-into-national-covid-19-responses/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200619T193838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T193850Z
UID:11947-1593522000-1593525600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Grief and COVID-19 for healthcare providers: Staying connected in a time of loss and uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar through Canadian Virtual Hospice. \nPresenters: Dr. Christopher MacKinnon (PhD\, OPQ) and Marney Thompson (MA\, RCC) \nTo join the meeting: https://canadianvirtualhospice.adobeconnect.com/cvhcovid/\nTo optimize your experience\, please download the Adobe Connect application. Please close any other programs or webpages before joining the webinar. \n*Teleconference is not offered. Please ensure that your computer speakers are working.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/grief-and-covid-19-for-healthcare-providers-staying-connected-in-a-time-of-loss-and-uncertainty-5/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200629T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200609T211649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T211710Z
UID:11798-1593417600-1593421200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-7/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200626T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200626T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200609T211601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T211601Z
UID:11796-1593154800-1593158400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \nThis supportive session provides an opportunity to discuss with your peers how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting you personally and professionally\, and to process feelings of anxiety\, grief\, and uncertainty. \nQuestions and discussion topics for this session may include: \n\nPerspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working\nNavigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care\nHow do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress?\n\nClick here to register and for information on more session times.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-6/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200609T210722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T210722Z
UID:11786-1593000000-1593003600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Through the COVID-19 Crisis
DESCRIPTION:CAPC’s Virtual Office Hours are small-group consulting calls with leading subject matter experts. Experienced faculty will answer your questions on a wide variety of challenging topics. Stay for the whole hour\, or hop on\, hop off. \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  \nSee link for other office hours times and to register. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/managing-through-the-covid-19-crisis-4/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050559
CREATED:20200616T194054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T165107Z
UID:11913-1592913600-1592917200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Childcare and Caregiving During COVID: Challenges for Palliative Care Health Care Workers
DESCRIPTION:RECORDING AVAILABLE HERE \nThis webinar will reflect on how COVID-19 has brought new challenges for palliative care professionals who also have responsibilities of caring for children\, elderly parents\, and others\, while simultaneously trying to fulfill work-related obligations. The webinar will also solicit input from panelists and participants on balancing home and work responsibilities moving forward. \n  \nHost and Moderator: Dr. José Pereira MBChB\, CFPC (PC)\, MSc\, FCFP \n  \nPanelists: Amy Archer RN\, CHPCN (PC); Dr. Sandy Buchman MD\, CCFP (PC)\, FCFP; Dr. Pamela Liao MD CCFP (PC); Dr. Stephen Singh MD\, CCFP (PC) \nRegister here \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. A recording of the webinar will be disseminated to all registrants. \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/childcare-and-caregiving-during-covid-challenges-for-palliative-care-health-care-workers/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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