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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning & Social Work in Canada - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Canadian Association of Social Workers and Fraser Health Authority \nSocial workers scope\, & skill set – whether supporting people in private practice\, community services\, corrections or health care – lends itself for us to be leaders in Advance Care Planning. Join us as we learn about the importance of planning in advance for future health care – for ourselves\, & our clients. Through this interactive series\, you will be supported to create action plans and advocate for social work leadership.\n\nWebinar Key Objectives:\n\n\nUnderstand the various ways to plan in advance for health care (Advance Care Planning)\, a process that starts when we are young adults & healthy\, as well as when we have chronic & serious illnesses\nLearn about the vital role of Social Workers in Advance Care Planning processes – whether you work in private practice\, health care\, community services\, provincial or federal government organizations (Corrections\, Veterans Affairs\, etc)\, Advance Care Planning is relevant for you\, & your clients!\n\nPresenters: Andrew Saunderson\, Cari Borenko Hoffman\, Laura Gaspard\, Randy Goossen \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/advance-care-planning-social-work-in-canada-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Advance Care Planning,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20201001T200350Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This 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•  Perspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working \n•  Navigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care \n•  How do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress? \nPresented by: Danielle Faye \nClick to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-14/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20201006T220609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T220609Z
UID:13031-1602579600-1602583200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Teaching Principles
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ariadne Labs. \nWhat are best practices for virtual teaching?\nOur second webinar for the Serious Illness Care Community of Practice will be on Tuesday\, October 13\, from 12-1 pm ET. \nAndrea Wershof Schwartz\, MD\, MPH\, will guiding us through a session on teaching principles when teaching must happen virtually. \nDr. Wershof Schwartz is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) where she directs the Aging and End of Life Care longitudinal curricular Theme for medical students. She also serves as Medical Director of the Geriatrics Consult Clinic at VA Boston\, caring for older veterans and their families with an interprofessional geriatrics team. \nWe hope to see you on Tuesday\, October 13\, for an engaging discussion. Please look for more webinar details on our Community website Aria. \nRegistration link
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/virtual-teaching-principles/
CATEGORIES:Serious Illness Conversation,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20201007T161918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T161918Z
UID:13037-1602579600-1602583200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s hospice palliative care: it takes a village
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Hospice Palliative Care day for Children 2020\, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is inviting you to a fireside chat “Children’s hospice palliative care: it takes a village”. \nDirectly or indirectly\, we all have a role to play in the interconnected networks of care required to deliver children’s hospice palliative care (“the village”). Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience\, join us and bring your perspective to a discussion exploring the ways we can all work together to help short lives be amazing lives. \nThis fireside chat is hosted by Chris Vadeboncoeur\, Medical Director\, Palliative Care Program at CHEO and Roger Neilson House and Co-chair\, Canadian Network of Palliative Care For Children (CNPCC) and presented by Dave Lysecki\, Head of Quality of Life & Advanced Care at McMaster Children’s Hospital and the Division of Palliative Medicine\, Department of Pediatrics\, McMaster University \nPlease see registration page
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/childrens-hospice-palliative-care-it-takes-a-village/
CATEGORIES:Pediatric,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201014T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201014T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20200827T221303Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201013T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20201001T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T200350Z
UID:12998-1602572400-1602576000@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Resiliency: Coping During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This 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•  Perspective and advice from peers on what is or is not working \n•  Navigating obstacles related to changes in visitation and other logistics impacting patient care \n•  How do I make time to take care of myself and/or team to address distress? \nPresented by: Danielle Faye \nClick to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/resiliency-coping-during-covid-19-14/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201027T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20200904T152534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T152534Z
UID:12717-1603791000-1603794600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning & Social Work in Canada - Part 2: Action Planning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Canadian Association of Social Workers and Fraser Health Authority\n\nMake sure you watch Part 1 of this two-part webinar series with the CASW and Fraser Health Authority!\n\nPart 1:\nhttps://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&S…\n\nSocial workers scope\, & skill set – whether supporting people in private practice\, community services\, corrections or health care – lends itself for us to be leaders in Advance Care Planning. Join us as we learn about the importance of planning in advance for future health care – for ourselves\, & our clients. Through this interactive series\, you will be supported to create action plans and advocate for social work leadership.\n\nWebinar Key Objectives:\nCreate action plans for yourself\, your practice\, your organization and/or professional association\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/advance-care-planning-social-work-in-canada-part-2-action-planning/
CATEGORIES:Advance Care Planning,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20211019T183414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T173952Z
UID:18081-1603929600-1603929600@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Session 2 Topic – Leadership & Education in PC Practice–Leadership\, Advocacy & Education in Psychosocial Palliative Care   
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPresenter – Anke Krey\, Education and Research Project Facilitator\, Victoria Hospice\, and Wendy Wainwright\, former Director of Clinical Services\, Victoria Hospice \nCompetencies: \n\nDomain 7 – Professional & ethical practice. When appropriate for role\, engages in quality improvement\, research and knowledge translation to advance practice of self and others\, bringing a psychosocial perspective.\nEducates others (teams\, learners\, systems\, community) regarding psychosocial palliative care (PC) and palliative approach.\nTakes leadership in policy\, program development and delivery of psychosocial PC as appropriate for role. Identify “teachable moments” to educate (teams\, learners\, systems\, community) and describe strategies to advocate for psychosocial PC and the palliative approach to advance practice of self and others.\nDescribe opportunities to engage and bring a psychosocial perspective to quality improvement\, research\, and knowledge translation.\nDescribe their role and responsibility in leadership in policy\, program development and delivery of psychosocial PC\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/session-2-topic-leadership-education-in-pc-practice-leadership-advocacy-education-in-psychosocial-palliative-care/
CATEGORIES:Echo,ECHO Psychosocial Series Cohort 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20201022T192850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T192850Z
UID:13237-1603965600-1603969200@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Psychological Support Toolkit for Workers and Employers Part 5
DESCRIPTION:SafeCare BC is pleased to support the BC Municipal Safety Association and Work to Wellness on the Psychological Support Toolkit for Workers and Employers. \nThis Toolkit includes a five-part webinar series\, plus free education\, tools\, and resources to support workers and employers whose mental health has been affected by COVID-19. \nIn this session\, Diana Vissers will host a panel of industry leaders who will provide their lens on COVID-19 and the effects on mental health and wellness in the workplace. The panel will include representatives from leading industry sectors. \nRegistration page
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/psychological-support-toolkit-for-workers-and-employers-part-5/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201030T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223315
CREATED:20201022T193106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T193106Z
UID:13239-1604046600-1604075400@www.bc-cpc.ca
SUMMARY:Covid-19 Conscious Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a care worker that faces the risk of violence during your work day? Do you have the tools and training needed to de-escalate unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations? \nInjuries arising from acts of violence or aggression are one of the leading injury–types among continuing care workers. These types of situations can often be avoided or managed by using current and leading-practice violence prevention skills and techniques. \nTaking a violence prevention workshop will help make you and your workplace safer! \nLed by an expert health care facilitator\, the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum\, delivered by SafeCare BC\, will teach you how to prevent and de-escalate potentially violent situations in the workplace and how you can protect yourself in the event of a behavioural crisis. \nThis session builds on concepts covered in the e-learning modules\, providing you with the opportunity to practice and apply your knowledge in various scenarios that have been customized for the continuing care sector. \nTo adhere to the PHO’s orders\, changes have been made to the course delivery and classroom protocol. If you would like more information\, please email training@safecarebc.ca. \nPlease note: the e-learning modules are prerequisites for this course and must be completed prior to taking part in this in-class component of the course. \nSafeCare BC Member Pricing: $35 | Non-Members $110 \n  \nTo register for this workshop\, go to the Learning Space \n\nTo complete registration:\n\n\nSign up for an account\,\n\n\nSelect Covid-19 Conscious Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) Workshop\nSelect the October 30th session\,\nEnroll.
URL:https://www.bc-cpc.ca/event/covid-19-conscious-provincial-violence-prevention-curriculum-pvpc-workshop/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Menno Place
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Workshop
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