Why weave a palliative approach through core curriculum?
We know that all healthcare providers need to meet the basic competencies for integrating a palliative approach into care. Developing some of those competencies is required by PSWs and Nurses in their core curriculum. But, we hear that students are anxious about providing palliative care and learning to care for the body after death. We […]
CESBA Conference 2022
The CESBA (Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators) conference has been offering learning opportunities and networking for over 20 years! Come join us to get inspired in ways to provide adult and continuing education in Ontario. Attend this conference to connect with speakers and colleagues to learn new and innovative ways […]
Remembering Strategies for Safe Opioid Use
Managing pain and dyspnea for people with life limiting illnesses requires safe opioid use. Dyspnea is one of the most common symptom experienced by people with COVID-19, so this is a good time to review safe strategies for using opioids. Opioid misuse can be minimized by using risk assessment tools, contracts for opioid use, and […]
My three “must-have” professional association memberships…What are yours?
Memberships in professional associations have helped me to develop as a professional, and a hospice and palliative care provider. Through membership I have experienced opportunities for learning, providing feedback to the community and connecting with colleagues across the continent. These are my three “must-have” memberships. I also invite you to comment here on the Blog […]
