23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, USA
Mountlake Terrace Chapter Meeting
Wednesday,
May 22, 2024
1:00pm — 3:30pm
Mountlake Terrace Library
23300 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Presentation Topic:
End of Life Toolkit
Presented by Cheryl Medawattage, RN, BSN, BC: Pain Management, CHPN, ACHE, Executive Director of Hospice, EvergreenHealth Home Care Services
Learning Objectives:
Gain awareness of hospice utilization trends
Review hospice eligibility requirements
Recognize signs and symptoms of imminent death
Pharmacology and Non-pharmacology modalities to treat common symptoms at the end of life
Seminar Description:
This education session will help increase awareness of utilization trends of hospice services & hospice eligibility requirements. The attendees will have a better understanding of signs and symptoms of impending death as well as common end-of-life symptoms for their Adult Family Home residents. Attendees will learn about pharmacology and non-pharmacology interventions at the end of life, including the EvergreenHealth Hospice “Comfort Kit” and its indications. Participants will explore best practices for the management of end-of-life symptoms. There will also be an opportunity for participants to share their own experiences and discuss lessons learned.
1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.