Hospice and Palliative

12th Annual Hospice and Palliative Care Conference: Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable: Cultivating Positive Hospice and Palliative Care Experiences

In Person

May 15, 2025
8:00 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT
Location: Jean Student Center

This conference provides an essential opportunity for healthcare professionals to explore the complexities and rewards of hospice and palliative care. Featuring a multidisciplinary line-up of speakers, these sessions are designed to enhance skills in navigating difficult conversations, addressing conflict, and fostering meaningful connections with patients and families.
 

Highlights Include:

  • Dealing with Difficult People: Strategies for managing challenging interactions with compassion and professionalism.
  • Mitigating Conflict: Tools for identifying and resolving conflicts effectively in hospice and palliative care settings.
  • Cognitive Rehearsal: Practice Session on Saying the Hard Things: Hands-on training to build confidence and skill in addressing sensitive topics.
  • Hospice Options Across the Lifespan: A comprehensive look at hospice care tailored to different stages of life.
  • Cultural Differences in Hospice and Palliative Care: Exploring how cultural backgrounds influence end-of-life care preferences and practices.
  • Finding Peace at End of Life: Techniques and approaches for fostering peace and comfort for patients and their families.
     

Target Audience:

  • Hospice and palliative care nurses
  • APRNs in hospice and palliative care
  • Social workers and counselors in hospice and palliative care settings
  • Chaplains and spiritual care providers
  • Long-term care and home care providers involved in hospice care
  • Administrators and leaders in hospice organizations
  • Any healthcare professionals who provide care or support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges
     

Learning Outcome:

  • By the end of the program, participants will enhance their knowledge about managing complex care situations, and describe ways to support diverse cultural and ethical needs, and conduct sensitive conversations in-home care, hospice and palliative care settings

     

6.5 Nursing Contact Hours

Fee: $159 (includes breakfast & lunch)
 

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