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SUMMARY:Grief in the time of COVID-19: Lessons for social work
DESCRIPTION:Grief is a normal and natural response in this time. Grief is a response to loss that affects our physical\, emotional\, behavioural\, social\, financial\, and spiritual lives. It does not only occur in response to death; any loss can cause us to grieve. So much is being lost in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Grief literacy provides a way forward. Grief literacy calls on all of us to be better acquainted with grief so that we can support ourselves and one another. This webinar addresses what social workers can do in the time of COVID-19 to be more grief literate. With greater grief literacy\, we can all support ourselves and one another better\, now and in the future. \nWebinar Key Objectives: \n\nReview current theory about grief and loss\nDiscuss how grief is occurring in the pandemic\nDefine grief literacy\nConsider implications for social work practice\n\n  \nWebinar Presenters: \n\nSusan Cadell\, MSW\, PhD\, RSW \nSusan Cadell is a social work researcher and Professor in the School of Social Work at Renison University College at the University of Waterloo\, in Kitchener-Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada. Susan’s research concerns death\, dying and bereavement\, particularly positive outcomes of caregiving and grief. Susan’s most recent projects concern the public health model of bereavement support\, grief after Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)\, and tattoos that disrupt\, celebrate or memorialize.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/grief-in-the-time-of-covid-19-lessons-for-social-work/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200527T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T174103Z
UID:11503-1592472600-1592476200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Briefing: The Future of Palliative Care During COVID-19 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). \n  \nAmid the COVID-19 pandemic\, teams across the country are demonstrating that palliative care expertise is critically important for patients\, colleagues\, and health care organizations. The public health crisis is bringing to light heroic efforts and innovation within our field. But it is also highlighting a potential burgeoning set of challenges. \nJoin us as Dr. Diane Meier reveals the findings of CAPC’s recent member survey and discusses what palliative care can do to increase and project value while mitigating risk. Dr. Meier will brief us on strategies for navigating uncertain times\, including budget cuts\, furloughs\, and more. \n  \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/briefing-the-future-of-palliative-care-during-covid-19-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200609T210628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T210628Z
UID:11784-1592395200-1592398800@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-3/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200605T182617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T182617Z
UID:11693-1592334000-1592341200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Talking About Advance Care Planning with clients & thinking about it for ourselves
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by BC Association of Social Workers \nPresented by Cari Hoffman & Laura Gaspard Bainbridge   \nThis online live webinar examines the advance care planning process for working with clients and for ourselves. \nAbout the Webinar: \nPlanning ahead before you are sick is something all of us should do. Yet less than 50% of Canadians have talked with their family or friends\, and only 10% have spoken to their health care providers about their future goals and wishes for their health. Many people don’t know how to begin while others are unaware of how our values influence our health care decision making and that we can have a say in our care. Social Workers are especially skilled at engaging in advance care planning conversations due to the diversity of our areas of practice and notable communication skills. Join us in learning for yourself and your clients the concept of Advance Care Planning\, Substitute Decision Making for healthcare decisions\, and provide insight and resources to start and continue the Advance Care Planning process. \n  \nTo register please click here. Cost is $11.62 (+ fees) for BCASW Members and $27.54 (+fees) for general admission
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/talking-about-advance-care-planning-with-clients-thinking-about-it-for-ourselves/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200611T145624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T200900Z
UID:11868-1592312400-1592316000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Complicated Grief Following a Death in the ICU: New Challenges in the COVID-19 Era
DESCRIPTION:Webinar for healthcare providers\, hosted by Canadian Virtual Hospice. \nUPDATE: \nHere is the link to view the recording of the June 16th webinar hosted by Dr. James Downar:\nComplicated Grief Following a Death in the ICU: New Challenges in the COVID-19 Era \n  \nPresenter: James Downar MDCM\, MHSc\, FRCPC \n  \nTo join the meeting: https://canadianvirtualhospice.adobeconnect.com/cvhcovid/  \n  \n**Teleconferencing is not offered. Please ensure that your computer speakers are working. \nTo optimize your experience\, please download the Adobe Connect application. Please close any other programs or webpages before joining the webinar. \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/complicated-grief-following-a-death-in-the-icu-new-challenges-in-the-covid-19-era/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200608T211601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T211929Z
UID:11718-1592222400-1592226000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in the Home:  Lessons From COVID
DESCRIPTION:To contribute toward health care professional preparedness during this pandemic\, Pallium Canada\, in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.\, is hosting a series of webinars in the upcoming weeks focused on topics that are relevant to our health care teams who are actively leading the response to COVID-19. \nThis webinar will reflect on how COVID-19 has affected the delivery of palliative care in patient’s homes\, both positively and negatively\, and the strengths and weaknesses it has exposed. These insights are critical to help us learn and improve as we go forward in the next phase of the pandemic. Panelists will share insights stemming from their own work and the work done in their respective communities. The webinar will also solicit input from the panelists and participants on what palliative care in the home could look like in the next few months. \n  \nHost and Moderator: Dr. José Pereira MBChB\, CFPC (PC)\, MSc\, FCFP \nPanelists: Dr. J. David Henderson MD\, CCFP (PC); Dr. Samantha Winemaker BSc\, MD\, CCFP (PC)\, FCFP; Dr. Hollis Roth BSc\, MD\, CCFP (PC); and\, Dr. Stephen Singh MD\, CCFP (PC). \nClick here to register. \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/palliative-care-in-the-home-lessons-from-covid/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200609T211219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T211219Z
UID:11790-1592218800-1592222400@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-19-3/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200615T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200603T205432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T205432Z
UID:11668-1592211600-1592217000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Approaches to Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. \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. \nFacilitated by: Dr. Leah Steinberg\, Dr. Nadia Incardona\, Dr. Jeff Myers \nTarget audience: Physicians & Health-care Professionals \nIf you have questions feel free to email richard.nguyen@hpco.ca. \n  \nTo register please click here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/approaches-to-advance-care-planning-and-goals-of-care-conversations/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200612T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200612T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200609T211118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T211118Z
UID:11788-1591947000-1591950600@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-19-2/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200611T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200609T210527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T210527Z
UID:11782-1591862400-1591866000@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-2/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200608T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200603T224714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T224714Z
UID:11673-1591624800-1591627500@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Dementia Care During COVID-19: Understanding Behaviour
DESCRIPTION:SafeCare BC is committed to providing outstanding professional development for continuing care workers in BC as well as connecting continuing care workers to other professional development opportunities. \n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/dementia-care-during-covid-19-understanding-behaviour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200527T172241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T172241Z
UID:11499-1591621200-1591624800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Communicating with Patients and Families during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). \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 for the palliative care community to discuss how to navigate communication challenges presented at this time due to COVID-19. Ask questions and discuss how to talk about some difficult topics. Questions during this session may include: \n\nWhat are some best practices with regard to anticipating needs and concerns when we do not have all of the answers at this time?\nHow do I respond in situations when emotions are running high?\nWhat advice and guidance are there for responding to concerns related to having limited resources?\n\nFor more information on presenters and to register click here.  \n  \nVirtual 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. \nCOVID-19 Virtual Office Hours are open to all.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/communicating-with-patients-and-families-during-covid-19-2/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200601T210226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T210433Z
UID:11643-1591362000-1591365600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:The State of Palliative Care in Hospitals: Insights from the COVID Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Pallium Canada. \nThis webinar will explore lessons being learned about the readiness of hospitals to provide palliative care to patients with serious illnesses\, whether COVID positive or negative. Panelists will share their personal observations and experiences in their respective jurisdictions\, and provide insights on how hospitals can strengthen access to palliative for patients who need it\, especially as we plan ahead for a more protracted pandemic and probable subsequent waves. \nTARGET AUDIENCE\nAll health care professionals and health care leaders who work in or have leadership and management roles in hospital sectors across Canada. \nThe Pallium COVID webinar series provide a platform for all participants to share and capture new emerging knowledge\, insights and tips. \nHOST and MODERATOR\nDr. José Pereira MBChB\, CFPC (PC)\, MSc\, FCFP\nProfessor and Director\, Division of Palliative Care\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University\, Hamilton\, Canada; Scientific Officer\,\nPallium Canada \n  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/the-state-of-palliative-care-in-hospitals-insights-from-the-covid-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200605T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200605T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200528T140609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T140609Z
UID:11510-1591355700-1591359300@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/ \n  \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-4/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200605T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200605T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20211019T183738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T164914Z
UID:18078-1591315200-1591315200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Session 6 Topic – Supporting Children Affected by Serious Illness
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPresenter – Camara van Breemen (MN\, CHPCN\, Play Therapist\, Nurse Practitioner(F)\, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice)\nCompetencies –\n\nDomain 5: Comfort and quality of life. Provides developmentally appropriate non-pharmacological interventions within own expertise appropriate including: art\, play therapy\, and relaxation for relief of distress. Refers to other resources as needed.\nDomain 6: Loss\, grief and bereavement. Understands the characteristics and challenges of grieving for a child or youth. Provides counselling support or refers as appropriate.\nExplore strategies to assist parents in sharing serious illness information with children\,\nDiscuss issues related to connection between the seriously ill person and a child\,\nReview activities that may be helpful for children along the illness trajectory and at EOL\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/session-6-topic-supporting-children-affected-by-serious-illness/
CATEGORIES:Echo,ECHO Psychosocial Series Cohort 1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200604T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200522T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T223235Z
UID:11409-1591261200-1591264800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Overview of Managing Common COVID-19 Respiratory Symptoms in Palliative Care and End of Life - A Primer for Front Line Staff
DESCRIPTION:A primer to familiarize front line staff on respiratory symptom management in palliative care and end of life. Respiratory symptoms are common with COVID-19 and managing symptoms related to respiratory illness will be critical to a person’s comfort and dignity. This primer is to provide an overview of management and to improve comfort level of front-line staff in supporting patients and their families. (English Only) \nTarget Audience: Front line Personal Support Workers\, Health Care Aides\, Registered Practical Nurses\, Registered Nurses across sectors (Long Term Care\, Home\, Hospital) \nThere is a $25 fee to attend. \nIf you have any questions\, please email richard.nguyen@hpco.ca \nRegistration link
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/overview-of-managing-common-covid-19-respiratory-symptoms-in-palliative-care-and-end-of-life-a-primer-for-front-line-staff/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200527T171714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T171714Z
UID:11497-1591117200-1591120800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Life and work in the time of COVID-19: The Conversation Continues
DESCRIPTION:How has COVID-19 changed your palliative care practice? The Canadian Virtual Hospice and the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians invite you to join a discussion moderated by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov\, featuring Dr. Leonie Herx\, Susan Blacker\, Dr. Anne Boyle\, Dr. Cornelius Woelk and Jan Vandale on Tuesday\, June 2nd at 8pm EST. \n  \nTo join the meeting:\nhttps://canadianvirtualhospice.adobeconnect.com/cvhcovid/\nSpace is limited! The first 100 participants will be able to attend \n  \nTo optimize your experience\, we recommend downloading and using the Adobe Connect application:\nhttps://canadianvirtualhospice.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/life-and-work-in-the-time-of-covid-19-the-conversation-continues/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200601T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200601T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200513T222103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T213744Z
UID:11335-1590994800-1591000200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Adoption of TeleHealth: COVID and Beyond mini-series
DESCRIPTION:This series is open to all primary and ambulatory healthcare workers across the globe using or planning on using electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care and patient education. \nTelehealth can address COVID-19 and other epidemic situations by limiting exposure to infection for vulnerable populations and health care workers while expanding the reach of resources to communities that have limited access to needed services. This allows patients to receive health services away from settings where the potential for contracting COVID-19 is high\, such as hospitals\, health clinic waiting rooms\, private practices\, etc. \nEach session will include facilitation by Dr. Sanjeev Arora\, Director of Project ECHO and Dr. Matt Bouchonville\, Associate Medical Director\, ECHO Institute\, a didactic presentation\, and the following panel of experts for Q&A: \n\nJoseph C. Kvedar\, MD; Vice President\, Partners in Health\nChristian B. Ramers\, MD\, MPH\, AAHIVS; Medical Director\, Laura Rodriguez Research Institute\nJohn D. Scott\, MD\, MSc\, FIDSA; Medical Director\, University of Washington Digital Health\nKristin Sohl\, MD\, FAAP; Executive Director\, ECHO Autism\n\n\nSession 3:     Monday\, June 1\, 2020    7:00 AM – 08:30 AM\n                        Telehealth Technology\, Privacy and Payment Policy \n  \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/best-practices-in-adoption-of-telehealth-covid-and-beyond-mini-series-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200529T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200528T223050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T223227Z
UID:11521-1590739200-1590742800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Acknowledging and Responding to the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Health Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nCOVID-19 has had a major impact on the psychological well being of health care providers\, especially those working on the front lines of care. Building on a previous webinar of a similar topic\, this webinar will explore in more detail the psychological impact and effective approaches to help health care providers care for themselves and their colleagues. \n  \nHOST and MODERATOR\nDr. José Pereira MBChB\, CFPC (PC)\, MSc\, FCFP\nProfessor and Director\, Division of Palliative Care\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University\, Hamilton\, Canada; Scientific Officer\, Pallium Canada \n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/acknowledging-and-responding-to-the-psychological-impact-of-covid-19-on-health-care-providers/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200513T152955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T152955Z
UID:11326-1590667200-1590670800@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Staying Resilient as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
DESCRIPTION:We’ve heard the analogy that responding to the COVID-19 pandemic is a marathon\, not a sprint. Health care workers in all positions and disciplines are cautioned repeatedly about the importance of self-care practices so they can go the distance. But now\, several months into this crisis\, your resiliency techniques may be starting to feel stale or inadequate. How do you continue to flex your stress-resistance muscles for the long haul? \nJoin us for a webinar with J. Bryan Sexton\, PhD\, Director of the Duke Center for Healthcare Safety and Quality\, whose work centers on combining the science of enhancing workforce well-being with practical tools and strategies for building and maintaining a resilient workforce. Dr. Sexton will share techniques to help you keep going in a session that is engaging\, fun\, evidence-based\, and more relevant than ever to the lives of busy health care workers. \n  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/staying-resilient-as-the-covid-19-pandemic-continues/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200521T190021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T190304Z
UID:11388-1590570000-1590573600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Driving and Accelerating a ‘One System’ Response: Why COVID-19 has Shone a Spotlight on Integrated Care
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is in association with IFIC Canada\, the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and The Change Foundation. It will be chaired by Jodeme Goldhar\, Executive Lead\, Strategy and Innovation at The Change Foundation and Professor Walter Wodchis from the  Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto\, Co-Directors of IFIC Canada \n\nHigh performing health and social care systems provide exceptional care\, quality and experiences for patients\, caregivers and providers. Pivotal to this\, is how we work across health and social care as one team. The need for integrated care is a global priority and is poised to address fragmentation and accelerate the improvements that are needed. During a global pandemic\, the need to work as an integrated system is even more pressing and gives us an opportunity to pause\, reflect and respond. \nIn situations where systems are subjected to unprecedented pressure\, organizations and sectors may respond from the lens of what can their individual organization or sector do\, rather than responding as a cohesive and interconnected system. \nOrganizations that have embraced collaborative models of response and care and were already working to advance integration pre-pandemic appear to be more effective in responding as one connected team and community. \nThrough this webinar\, we will profile Canadian and international examples that demonstrate what teams have leveraged and accelerated in order to respond to COVID-19 as one connected team and community. \n\n\nPlease register here.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/driving-and-accelerating-a-one-system-response-why-covid-19-has-shone-a-spotlight-on-integrated-care/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200527T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200527T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200513T222015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T213744Z
UID:11333-1590562800-1590568200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Adoption of TeleHealth: COVID and Beyond mini-series
DESCRIPTION:This series is open to all primary and ambulatory healthcare workers across the globe using or planning on using electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care and patient education. \nTelehealth can address COVID-19 and other epidemic situations by limiting exposure to infection for vulnerable populations and health care workers while expanding the reach of resources to communities that have limited access to needed services. This allows patients to receive health services away from settings where the potential for contracting COVID-19 is high\, such as hospitals\, health clinic waiting rooms\, private practices\, etc. \nEach session will include facilitation by Dr. Sanjeev Arora\, Director of Project ECHO and Dr. Matt Bouchonville\, Associate Medical Director\, ECHO Institute\, a didactic presentation\, and the following panel of experts for Q&A: \n\nJoseph C. Kvedar\, MD; Vice President\, Partners in Health\nChristian B. Ramers\, MD\, MPH\, AAHIVS; Medical Director\, Laura Rodriguez Research Institute\nJohn D. Scott\, MD\, MSc\, FIDSA; Medical Director\, University of Washington Digital Health\nKristin Sohl\, MD\, FAAP; Executive Director\, ECHO Autism\n\nSession 2:     Wednesday\, May 27\, 2020   7:00 AM – 08:30 AM \n                         Virtual Visits – Maximizing the Experience\n\nSession 3:     Monday\, June 1\, 2020    7:00 AM – 08:30 AM\n                        Telehealth Technology\, Privacy and Payment Policy \n  \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/best-practices-in-adoption-of-telehealth-covid-and-beyond-mini-series-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200526T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200515T210327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T210327Z
UID:11372-1590489000-1590492600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:“How Am I Supposed to Feel About This?” Addressing Moral Distress Caused by COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This Master Clinician session provides a unique opportunity to discuss COVID-related issues of moral distress with Ira Bedzow\, PhD\, Director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program at New York Medical College\, and Senior Scholar at the Aspen Center for Social Values. Dr. Bedzow will offer a framework for examining one’s own moral distress by tackling real-life situations brought forth during the session by a panelist of health care workers. This process both supports ethical decision-making and promotes resiliency. \nSpeaker\nIra Bedzow\, PhD\nDirector of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program\, New York Medical College\nSenior Scholar\, Aspen Center for Social Values \nClick here for more information and to register. \nThese events are open to all\, but space is limited. For those who cannot attend live\, a recording will be made available after the event.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/how-am-i-supposed-to-feel-about-this-addressing-moral-distress-caused-by-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200515T210629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T210629Z
UID:11374-1590138000-1590141600@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/ \n  \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-3/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200518T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200513T221634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T213744Z
UID:11329-1589785200-1589790600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Adoption of TeleHealth: COVID and Beyond mini-series
DESCRIPTION:This series is open to all primary and ambulatory healthcare workers across the globe using or planning on using electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care and patient education. \nTelehealth can address COVID-19 and other epidemic situations by limiting exposure to infection for vulnerable populations and health care workers while expanding the reach of resources to communities that have limited access to needed services. This allows patients to receive health services away from settings where the potential for contracting COVID-19 is high\, such as hospitals\, health clinic waiting rooms\, private practices\, etc. \nEach session will include facilitation by Dr. Sanjeev Arora\, Director of Project ECHO and Dr. Matt Bouchonville\, Associate Medical Director\, ECHO Institute\, a didactic presentation\, and the following panel of experts for Q&A: \n\nJoseph C. Kvedar\, MD; Vice President\, Partners in Health\nChristian B. Ramers\, MD\, MPH\, AAHIVS; Medical Director\, Laura Rodriguez Research Institute\nJohn D. Scott\, MD\, MSc\, FIDSA; Medical Director\, University of Washington Digital Health\nKristin Sohl\, MD\, FAAP; Executive Director\, ECHO Autism\n\nSession 1:     Monday\, May 18\, 2020    7:00 AM – 08:30 AM \n                        Ideal Integration of Telehealth into the New Normal \nSession 2:     Wednesday\, May 27\, 2020   7:00 AM – 08:30 AM \n                         Virtual Visits – Maximizing the Experience\n\nSession 3:     Monday\, June 1\, 2020    7:00 AM – 08:30 AM\n                        Telehealth Technology\, Privacy and Payment Policy \n  \nClick here to register. 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/best-practices-in-adoption-of-telehealth-covid-and-beyond-mini-series/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200501T211356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T211428Z
UID:11079-1589385600-1589389200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Sharing Stories & Stresses
DESCRIPTION:The CHPC Nurses Group invites you to join together for an hour of ‘Sharing Stories and Stresses’. \n\nMeet with friends and colleagues from across Canada for an informal sharing of stories and stresses in this time of COVID-19. The purpose of this gathering is to provide a safe place to connect\, support and learn from one another.\nExchange perspectives and experiences about the implications of COVID-19 for palliative care nursing\nThis meeting will be held using a secured Zoom chat room\nYou are welcome to share your stories or simply be present.\nA list of resources related to “Self-Care and Resiliency – strategies for coping” is compiled and will be provided following the meeting.\n\nThis gathering will be moderated by Kath Murray and Facilitated by Michelle O’Rourke \n\nKath Murray is a long-standing CHPCNG member and current member on the CHPCNG Board (Director at Large\, External Relations). She is passionate about education and resources that increase the capacity of the individual and the community.\nMichelle O’Rourke is a long-standing CHPCNG member. She has a background in Emergency Nursing\, Parish Nursing and Palliative Care and is a sought after speaker and workshop presenter. She is the author of ‘Befriending Death’ and ‘Embracing the End of Life’\, and has just released her new book\, ‘Healthy Caregiving: Perspectives for Caring Professionals.’\n\nDetails: \n\nDate Wednesday\, May 13\, 2020\nTime 7-8pm EST (4-5pm Pacific)\nZoom platform\nRegistration is required- please email jnesbitt@wrha.mb.ca if you wish to attend this or future sessions\nSpace is limited 25 persons per meeting\n\nIf you are not able to attend this session\, please RSVP with times and dates that will work for you in the future. We are trying to accommodate as many persons as possible\nIf the session becomes full\, no fear. We will be scheduling more sessions in the near future and we will place you on the wait list
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/11079/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200511T205810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T205810Z
UID:11270-1589382000-1589385600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS:  Utilizing Advance Care Planning & Serious Illness Tools During COVID-19 and Throughout the Patient Journey
DESCRIPTION:During this global pandemic\, health care professionals and organizations around the world have further recognized the need to engage in proactive (before a health crisis) Advance Care Planning and Serious Illness conversations with at-risk patients. Join this conversation to learn how to identify at-risk patients in the context of COVID-19\, prepare yourself and your patients\, tools to support conversations\, and how to integrate outcomes of conversations into “in the moment” care. \nHost: Jeffrey B. Moat\, CM \nModerator: Erin Gallagher MD\, CCFP (PC)\, MPH \nPanelists: Jessica Simon MB ChB\, FRCPC; Cari Hoffmann BA BSW RSW (MHS candidate); and Jeff Myers MD\, MSEd\, CCFP(PC) \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. \nPlease register here. \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/essential-conversations-utilizing-advance-care-planning-serious-illness-tools-during-covid-19-and-throughout-the-patient-journey/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200502T045432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T213744Z
UID:11104-1589310000-1589313600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Calling All Health Care Assistants
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 is affecting each one of us and the people and families we care for. \nWe at the BC Centre for Palliative Care and at Life and Death Matters want to support you during this challenging time. \nWe invite you\, the heroes on the front-line\, to an informal chat (like a visit around the kitchen table) via ZOOM. The purpose of these first meetings in this series is to understand your needs for education and self care. We hope that it will also be a great opportunity for you to connect and hear from colleagues. \nPlease share this invitation with other Health Care Assistants. \nTuesday\, May 12 – 7:00-8:00 PM \n\nTo register https://echo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtf-2tpzMjE9OygkwD7ObkbTc57eoX5nZ-\n\nIf you aren’t able to attend a session\, would you please answer this survey? Link to survey: UBC Qualtrics. There are 3 questions that we also asked the group during the first two sessions about what education and support you would like during this time of COVID\, without duplicating what is already available to you. \nContact for more information: Kathleen Yue\, Clinical Lead for Education at the BC Centre for Palliative Care kyue@bc-cpc.ca \n*This invitation is for you if you are a Home Support Worker\, Community Support Worker\, Home Care Worker\, Long Term Care Assistant and whether you work in Long Term Care\, Assisted Living\, Indigenous Communities\, Acute Care\, Home Care\, or other settings \n 
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/calling-all-health-care-assistants-3/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200506T230254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T230420Z
UID:11175-1589194800-1589198400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning & Serious Illness Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Series Presents: Advance Care Planning and Serious Illness Conversations – Lessons for Improvement \nCOVID-19 has heightened awareness of the need for people of all ages and all states of illness or health to reflect on what matters to them and what kind of care they would want in the future should they become seriously ill. The time of pandemic provides an important opportunity to share successful models and approaches for improving conversations about care planning and treatment decision with a goal of ensuring that care providers and recipients work respectfully and in culturally appropriate ways to\, in partnership\, communicate\, set goals of care and make informed treatment decisions. \nIn a conversation about leading practices and lived experience\, we will share examples of successful improvement strategies and identify opportunities to increase the reach of effective conversations about serious illness and what matters. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/advance-care-planning-serious-illness-conversations/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T205326
CREATED:20200504T173757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T173920Z
UID:11139-1588942800-1588946400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Providing Virtual Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover virtual care in the time of COVID-19. Panelists will discuss how they started providing virtual care\, what changes they’ve made since the pandemic\, and what resources have helped them adapt. \nHost: Dr. José Pereira \nModerator: Dr. J. David Henderson \nPanelists: Dr. Naheed Dosani\, Dr. Robert Horton\, Dr. Denise Marshall\, and Dr. Ron Spice \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. \nFor more information and to register click here \n  \nTo contribute toward health care professional preparedness during this pandemic\, Pallium Canada\, in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.\, is hosting a series of webinars in the upcoming weeks focused on topics that are relevant to our health care teams who are actively leading the response to COVID-19. \nPlease check back regularly to our website for updated webinar listings and for recordings of past webinars: www.pallium.ca/pallium-canadas-covid-19-response-resources
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/providing-virtual-palliative-care/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Palliative Care,Webinar
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