Bridging Adult Day Services and Hospice/Palliative Care: Enhancing End-of-Life Care Through CollaborationManaged Care Information CenterMarch 26, 2009 SKU: HP2677785 |
| Speakers Kathy Brandt MS Vice President Professional Leadership Consumer and Caregiver Services National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; Lisa Peters-Beumer MPH ,Program Director; Enhancing Community-Based Options for End of Life Care Easter,Seals HQ; Eileen Fagan RN BSN CHPN Provider Relations Manager Hospice of the,North Shore; and Angela Aracena Director Adult Day Services Easter Seals South,Florida identified the benefits of collaboration between ADS and Hospice/Palliative Care and,enhancing end of life care and support in the ADS setting. The number of persons age 65 and older is estimated to grow by 80 percent creating an even more critical need for direct services for individuals approaching the end of their lives. A portion of the program will delve into the results of an Easter Seals initiative "Enhancing Community-Based Options for End-of-Life Care." Easter Seals’ project is creating tools and training resources to help adult day services personnel and hospice/palliative care personnel across the country better understand each other's roles and integrate clinical practices programs and policies. This program will also address how policy is being approached at the state and national level to reduce barriers and promote collaboration between these two vital communities of care. No one should have to approach death without pain management compassion and support. This initiative will help begin to make a real difference for many families during such a difficult time. AGENDA: * How to initiate a partnership between adult day and hospice * Advantages of the adult day center/hospice partnership * What makes a successful collaboration work * How to overcome the barriers,* Global and Regulatory Challenges * Trends and Policies * How to correct the negative perception of hospice * How to approach the Hispanic community and improve cultural sensitivity * Question and answer session |
