FREE March Webinar – Understanding and Applying the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS): A Practical Guide for Healthcare Providers
Join us for an exclusive free webinar this March featuring Terry Downing, an accomplished hospice palliative care nurse, educator, and mentor. In this comprehensive session, Terry will demonstrate the versatility and power of the PPS (Palliative Performance Scale) as a multi-faceted tool for:
- Assessment of Prognostication
- Patient Evaluation
- Team Communication
- Workload Planning
Drawing from extensive research and validation studies, Terry emphasizes the importance of proper implementation: “This is a tool that has been validated and tested… but it needs to be used correctly for it to work!”
Whether you’re new to PPS or an experienced user, this session will enhance your understanding through:
- Detailed Tool Introduction
- Case Study Demonstration
- Common Pitfalls and Red Flags
- Q&A
This invaluable session is designed for all healthcare providers looking to optimize their palliative practice
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define the purpose and clinical significance of the Palliative Performance Scale in person centered care
- Accurately assess and score patients using the five core domains of the PPS(ambulation, activity/disease, self-care, intake, and consciousness level)
- Interpret PPS scores to inform clinical decision-making and care planning
- Demonstrate the ability to track and document changes in functional status over time using the PPS
We’re excited to announce that Terry will be hosting an informal meet-and-greet session following the webinar. Whether you’re a longtime colleague or new to the field, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one of palliative care’s most incredible nurses.
Theresa (Terry) Downing’s decades of service with Victoria Hospice have left an indelible mark on palliative care. As a pioneer in crisis response, she helped develop the Palliative Response Team, revolutionizing home-based crisis care. Her exceptional clinical expertise, assessment skills, and unwavering advocacy for patient-centered care have made her one of the most respected palliative care nurses and sought after educators in the field.
Recently honored with the 2024 CPCNA Leadership Award, Terry’s legacy extends beyond her active practice through her contributions to symptom management guidelines, practical assessment tools, and the countless healthcare professionals she has mentored. Her teaching style, enriched with real-world examples and compelling case studies, has helped shape the next generation of palliative care providers.
