Hariri School of Nursing Faculty of Medicine In collaboration with the at the (AUBMC) and Clinical and Professional Development Center (CPDC) BASICS IN PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE 2 Overview The Basics in Palliative and End-of-Life Care workshop will equip all healthcare professionals in Lebanon and the region with the attitudes, knowledge and skills that lead to an early identification and meticulous assessment in treating pain. Purpose The purpose of this workshop is to improve the quality of life for patients (adults and children) and their families facing life threatening illnesses. Location and Date The lectures will be held on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Hisham Jaroudi Auditorium, Hariri School of Nursing (AUBMC) Objectives At the end of this activity, the attendees will be able to: Describe the gaps, elements and models of end-of-life care, and identify the related legal issues. Explain the principles of pain management, and evaluate and treat other common symptoms, including dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, constipation, depression, anxiety, and delirium. Describe strategies to address requests for physician assisted suicide, sudden illness, medical futility, withholding/withdrawing treatment. Deliver bad news to patients and families effectively and compassionately. Identify approaches to effective communication, goals of care, advance care planning and whole patient palliative needs assessment for the patient and the caregiver. Expand pediatric palliative care for children and their families. Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as
Enhance the quality of ethical, effective and efficient care at the end of life for any patient. Prepare health professionals in Lebanon and the region to relief the suffering of patients and their families both physically and psychologically. Target Audience The course is designed for all healthcare professionals in Lebanon and the region. Accreditation This activity complies with the Order of Nurses in Lebanon (ONL) and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Grantor Acknowledgement This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Mayna-Med and New Bridge Pharmaceuticals. Requirements for successful completion of the workshop Attend all the sessions included in the workshop outline and sign Educational Activity Attendance Record. Fill Continuing Education Record: Personal Verification of Attendance. Attend posttest and score a minimum of 70%. Contact Hours Participants will be awarded 9.5 contact hours from CPDC which is ANCC accredited, and 9 Continuing Education Credits in Nursing from the Order of Nurses in Lebanon (ONL). Language English Activity Director May Naifeh Khoury, RN, MSN Clinical Assistant Professor Education in Palliative and End-of-life Care Trainer Hariri School of Nursing Faculty of Medicine Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as
Nurse Planner Ghina Khatib, MPH, Nursing Professional Development RN-BC Clinical Educator Clinical and Professional Development Center Faculty Joelle Bassila, RN, MSN-student Palliative care Nurse Michel Daher, MD, FACS Professor of Surgery University of Balamand & Saint George Hospital University Medical Center Secretary General National Ethics Committee Vice-President National Committee for Palliative Care Rebecca El-Asmar, RN, MSN, AOCNS Adult Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing Services Janane Hanna, RN, MSN, AOCNS Pain Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as
Balsam-Lebanese Center for Palliative Care Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, RN, PhD, FEANS, FAAN Professor of Nursing Science Director Hariri School of Nursing Michel Khoury, MD, MFT Lecturer and Psychotherapist Health Promotion and Community Health Balsam - Lebanese Center for Palliative Care Hibah Osman, MD, MPH President/Medical Director Balsam - Lebanese Center for Palliative Care Rima Saad Rassam, RN, MSN, CPHON Clinical Nurse Specialist Children's Cancer Institute Salah Zeineldine, MD, FACP Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education Designated Institutional Official (D.I.O.) Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Academic Associate Hariri School of Nursing Director, Pulmonary Physiology Laboratory Faculty of Medicine Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as
Program Day 1 September 18, 2015 8:30-9:00 Registration 9:00-9:15 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Huda Huijer 9:15-9:30 Introductions to ANCC Requirements 9:30-10:00 Pre-test 10:00-10:30 History and Evolution of Palliative Care Principles of Palliative Care Elements and Models of End-of-Life Care 10:30 11:00 Palliative Care in Lebanon Dr. Huda Huijer 11:00-11:30 Coffee Break 11:30-12:00 Pain Relief and Palliative Care as a Human Right Dr. Michael Daher 12:00-13:00 Physiological Dimensions of Palliative Care Ms. Janane Hanna 13:00 14:00 Lunch Break 14:00-15:00 Psychological Dimensions of Palliative Care Ms. Rebecca Al Asmar 15:00-16:00 The Communication of Bad News Dr. Hiba Osman Day 2 September 19, 2015 Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as
8:30-9:30 Ethical and Legal Issues Goals of Care and Advance Care planning Dr. Salah Zeineldine 9:30-10:30 Beyond Cure: Unique Approaches and Challenges of Pediatric Palliative Care. Mrs. Rima Saad 10:30-11:00 Dignity in Palliative and End-of-Life Care Dr. Michael Khoury 11:00-11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 12:00 Care of the Care Giver 12:00-12:30 Care of Patients in Their Last Hours of Life and those Who Are Bereaved - Next Steps Ms. Joelle Bassila 12:30-13:00 Post Test 13:00-13:30 Wrap up and evaluation 13:30 14:00 Lunch Break The planning committee and the presenter (s) declare no conflict of interest including financial interest in product or company; direct research support, or other form of potential bias. This activity is commercially supported by Mayna-Med and New Bridge Pharmaceuticals with no endorsement of company product. Registration Registration fee: $50.00 per attendee Pre-registration is mandatory as places are limited. Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as
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