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FREE Upcoming Webinar: Complex Medico-Legal Issues at End of Life

September 18, 2020
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is hosting a free webinar on Complex Medico-Legal Issues at End of Life! The session is taking place on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This webinar will look at some of the more complex medico-legal issues relating to end of life, including compliance with competent wishes, role of the Public Guardian and Trustee as substitute decision-maker, issues related to palliative care during time of COVID. This webinar is supported by funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Continue reading →

Upcoming Virtual Workshop: Importance of Being Connected Workshop

September 14, 2020
Did you know that feeling isolated and consistently lonely can be as bad for our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? We are all at risk as we live through various life circumstances. Now more than ever as we learn to live through a global pandemic, it is vital to be connected. Connection is important for you, those you care about, and for the well being of our community. There is always hope and there are ways to overcome. Make connection a priority! You Continue reading →

Upcoming 2-part Webinar Series: Paediatric Advance Care Planning and the Uniqueness of Paediatric Palliative Care

September 9, 2020
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario presents a 2-part webinar series on Paediatric Advance Care Planning and the Uniqueness of Paediatric Palliative Care.   Webinar One When a Child’s Wish should no longer be kept a Secret: An important discussion around Advance Care Planning in the Pediatric Community October 7, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presented by Carolyn Wilson, RN, BScN, MN & Amy Archer, RN, BScN, CHPCN(C) This webinar will discuss Pediatric Advance Care Planning and participants will hear firsthand from a parent the Continue reading →

Upcoming Webinar: The Pearls and Pitfalls of Person-Centred Outcome Measures

August 31, 2020
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association are hosting a webinar on The Pearls and Pitfalls of Person-Centred Outcome Measures.    When September 9, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST   Presented by Michelle Howard, MSc, PhD Richard Sawatzky, PhD, RN Deborah Sattler, Advisor, HPCO CC CoP Amy Hsu, PhD Kathryn Pfaff, PhD, RN   Intended Audience  Healthcare professionals and administration Click here for more information, and to register! Registration link is intended for individual participation and not group participation. Once you Continue reading →

Approaches to Health Care Consent, Advance Care Planning & Goals of Care Conversations (Four Part Webinar Series)

August 17, 2020
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario invites you to attend a four part webinar series on Approaches to Health Care Consent, Advance Care Planning & Goals of Care Conversations.   Session One Addressing Goals of Care and Health Care Consent in Urgent and Emergency Situations August 27, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST Presented by Dr. Nadia Incardona, MD, MHSc (Bioethics), C.C.F.P Session Two Using a Guide and Communication Tips to lead Goals of Care and Other Serious Illness Conversations September 3, 2020 12:00 PM -1:30 Continue reading →

Addressing Caregiver Burnout: Finding and Accessing Supports

July 24, 2020
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is hosting a new 3-part webinar series, entitled Addressing Caregiver Burnout: Finding and Accessing Supports. The series begins on August 5, 2020 from 12:00p.m. – 1:30 pm EST and is intended for Healthcare Providers and Professional Caregivers. The series will address the following topics: Webinar One Supporting Caregivers: Why and How August 5, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST   Webinar Two  Utilizing the Art of Therapeutic Communication to Support Caregivers in Meaning Making August 12, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. – Continue reading →

Compassionate Communities, Community Care & Connection during the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 23, 2020
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is hosting a new 3-part webinar series, entitled Compassionate Communities, Community Care & Connection during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The series begins on August 4, 2020, from 12:30p.m. – 1:30 pm EST and is intended for Health care/service providers and frontline workers, Volunteers, Individuals and Families. The series will address the following topics: Webinar One Compassionate Communities and Rapid Implementation, Compassionate Action August 4, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented by Julie Darnay, MEd & Deborah Sattler, Advisor, HPCO CC CoP   Continue reading →

Share and Learn, Join a Community of Practice

July 14, 2020
What is a Community of Practice (CoP)? Communities of Practice (CoP) are groups of people who share an interest or a passion for something they do, and a desire to share knowledge and learn as they interact regularly. The domain: A Community of Practice has an identity defined by a shared domain of interest. The community: In pursuing their interest in the domain, members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information. They build relationships that enable each member to learn Continue reading →

Having Difficult Conversations: Communication Tips & Strategies in the Context of COVID-19 (Four Part Webinar Series)

July 13, 2020
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association invites you to attend a four part webinar series on Having Difficult Conversations: Communication Tips & Strategies in the Context of COVID-19.   Session One Introduction to Health Care Consent, Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Conversations July 23, 2020, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST Presented by Dr. Leah Steinberg, MD, MA, CFCP Session Two Embrace the Cage – Connecting and Having Meaningful Interactions with Patients while wearing Personal Protective Equipment July 30, Continue reading →

Caregiver Support Modules

July 2, 2020
You might be new to caregiving, or you might be well along your journey. Regardless of the unique circumstances of your situation, we do know that all caregiving can be incredibly rewarding, and it can be incredibly isolating and stressful too. The HPCO Caregiver Support Modules are meant to assist caregivers in finding the support they need, exactly when they need it. If you are looking for support, you can browse the topics in any order you would like to. Each topic is available on Continue reading →