Wednesday, November 1, 2017

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

33-H. Integrating Palliative Care Services in Long-Term Care Settings

  • Hear how three diverse models of care have integrated palliative care practices into their settings.
  • Explore the key components of a palliative care service model as well as the administrative and staffing considerations for integrating palliative care in long-term care settings.
  • Take home strategies to successfully design, implement and operate a sustainable palliative care program.
Speakers:
  • Jeanne Twohig, Consultant, Center to Advance Palliative Care, Missoula, MT
  • Kathleen Unroe, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
  • Linda Healy, Director of Palliative Care and Geriatric Services, Motion Picture & TV Fund, Woodland Hills, CA
  • Rikki Hooper FNP, Regional Manager for Palliative Care, Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Rutherfordton, NC