Leadership for Healing - The Business of Health Care
The Faithfulness of Ministry
Catholic Health Association
June 3-5, Philadelphia, PA
Plan to attend this premier gathering of Catholic health care leaders featuring keynote speakers Dov Seidman, founder, chairman and CEO of LRN Corporation, who was named one of the "Top 60 Global Thinkers of the Last Decade" by The Economic Times; and Carolyn Woo, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. Learn more and register.
Behavior Management - Achieving Best Outcomes for Residents with Behavior Concerns
Catholic Health Association Pre-Assembly
Avila Institute of Gerontology
June 2, Philadelphia, PA
The Avila Institute of Gerontology offers staff education and guides facilities in developing behavior management teams to oversee education implementation and behavior management. This 5-hour offering will begin with an overview of the team approach followed by one facility's experience and success of the program. Learn more and register.
National Association of Catholic Chaplains Audio Conference Offerings
Mark your calendar for the following audio conferences, including the remaining sessions of a four-part series on spiritual care leadership. Register here.
June 7 & 14
Leadership II: Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary Teams
July 19 & 26
Leadership III: The Value Factor: Building a Case for Spiritual Care
Aug. 23 & 30
Leadership IV: Aligning Spiritual Care to Organization's Mission & Priorities
Sept. 20 & 27
Enduring Gift of Gaudium et Spes, Reimaging Ministry in the Name of the Church
Oct. 4 & 11
Jonah: A Whale of a Story
Nov. 8 & 15
Healing Ministry of Jesus (Scriptural Analysis)
Dec. 6 & 13
ERDs for Catholic Health Care: Implications for Spiritual Care Decision-Making
The High-Touch Mission in a Changing World:
2012 Oregon Statewide Palliative Care Conference
OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care
June 15, Portland, OR
For the ninth consecutive year, this conference will bring together palliative care and hospice leaders to foster collaboration and community, and promote best practices. Experts from the fields of medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, chaplaincy, administration, massage therapy, child-life, and music thanatology will be featured. For more information, click here.
2012 Spirituality & Health Summer Institute
George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health
July 9-13, Washington, DC
Participants will focus on practical ways to integrate spirituality and compassion into healthcare through workshops with leaders in spiritual care. The format includes experiential learning with large- and small-group case-based discussions. Learn more and register.
Train-the-Trainer Courses for 2012
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
July 17-18, Glendale, CA - Aug. 23-24, Washington, DC - Oct. 11-12, Portland, OR
The July training will focus on veterans and critical care while the remaining offerings are summit trainings and include ELNEC core, pediatric, geriatric and critical care held simultaneously. Learn more and register.
Art of Presence Renewal Retreat
George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health
August 16-22, Assisi, Italy
This retreat is designed to provide respite, renewal, reflection and nourishment for healthcare practitioners. The charming hill town of Assisi has long been a spiritual center and provides a historical richness and idyllic setting for respite. Registration and full tuition are due by July 13. Learn more and register.
UNIPAC Self-Study Materials - 4th Edition
This new edition of the UNIPAC self-study program is available through the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Each book in this 9-volume set has been thoroughly reviewed and updated by experts in the field to include the latest evidence and best practices. With over 2,500 references it's also an invaluable board preparation tool. For more information, click here.
