American University of Beirut Medical Center Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
Hariri School of Nursing Faculty of Medicine
In collaboration with
the Continuing Medical Education Office at
the American University of Beirut Medical Center (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.
American University of Beirut Medical Center Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
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
American University of Beirut Medical Center Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
Nurse Planner
Ghina Khatib, MPH, Nursing Professional Development RN-BC
Clinical Educator
Clinical and Professional Development Center American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
Faculty
Joelle Bassila, RN, MSN-student
Palliative care Nurse
American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
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 Beirut, Lebanon
Rebecca El-Asmar, RN, MSN, AOCNS
Adult Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing Services
American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
Janane Hanna, RN, MSN, AOCNS
American University of Beirut Medical Center Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
Balsam-Lebanese Center for Palliative Care American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, RN, PhD, FEANS, FAAN
Professor of Nursing Science Director Hariri School of Nursing
American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
Michel Khoury, MD, MFT
Lecturer and Psychotherapist
Health Promotion and Community Health Balsam - Lebanese Center for Palliative Care Beirut, Lebanon
Hibah Osman, MD, MPH
President/Medical Director
Balsam - Lebanese Center for Palliative Care Beirut, Lebanon
Rima Saad Rassam, RN, MSN, CPHON
Clinical Nurse Specialist Children's Cancer Institute
American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
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
American University of Beirut Medical Center Beirut, Lebanon
American University of Beirut Medical Center Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
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 Ms. Ghina Khatib
9:30 - 10:00 Pre-test
Mrs. May Khoury Ms. Ghina Khatib
10:00 - 10:30 History and Evolution of Palliative Care Principles of Palliative Care
Elements and Models of End-of-Life Care Mrs. May Khoury
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
American University of Beirut Medical Center Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
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 Mrs. May Khoury
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 Mrs. May Khoury Ms. Ghina Khatib
13:00 - 13:30 Wrap up and evaluation Mrs. May Khoury Ms. Ghina Khatib 13:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break
Registration
Registration fee: $50.00 per attendee
Pre-registration is mandatory as places are limited.
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.
American University of Beirut Medical Center Nursing Services Clinical and Professional Development Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
For registration
Continuing Medical Education Office
American University of Beirut Medical Center
PO Box 11-236
Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020 Beirut - Lebanon
Tel: +961 1 350000/ Ext. 4718/7241 Fax: +961 1 744467
Email: cme@aub.edu.lb Web: cme.aub.edu.lb