BASICS IN PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE 2

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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.

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 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

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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

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

Janane Hanna, RN, MSN, AOCNS

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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

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

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

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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

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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.

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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