Hospice Training

Date:

June 23, 2015

Time:

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

Location:

1671 Worcester Rd. Framingham, MA in rooms 104 and 106 (basement level)

Cost:

$75 for ADDP Members

$115 for Non-members

*Admission cost includes continental breakfast*

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Speakers

Sara Goodrich, R.N

is a Nurse Consultant for Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.

Dottie Farrell, R.N.

is the Director of Health Services for Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.

Mary Crowe, M.S.W, LICSW, ACHP-SW

is an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker who works for Care Dimensions as an Education Coordinator.

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Training Description

hospice 1

Learn how to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at end of life, as well as ways to support their caregivers. Among other things, participants will learn ideas on how to approach ethical situations, and hear case studies demonstrating how Bay Cove Human Services has handled end of life care.

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Learning Objectives

Recognize impact of caring for individuals at end of life.
Describe how adding hospice services to the care team can impact an individual's quality of life, residents' attitudes, staff morale, and staffing patterns.
Express how to support and talk with those caring for an individual at end of life.

Audience

Information will be geared to professionals working in the I/DD field. Anyone can attend. Managers and supervisors are highly encouraged to attend. Direct care staff are also welcome.