A key goal of hospice is to control pain and manage symptoms at the end-of-life. Both symptom management and pain control are often undermanaged for residents nearing end-of-life in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Controlling symptoms and providing compassionate care at the end-of-life are essential in promoting a comfortable death. This course discusses the importance of managing end-of-life symptoms in LTC residents. It also discusses the collaboration needed between LTC facility staff and hospice professionals to achieve this goal.
A key goal of hospice is to control pain and manage symptoms at the end-of-life. Both symptom management and pain control are often undermanaged for residents nearing end-of-life in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Controlling symptoms and providing compassionate care at the end-of-life are essential in promoting a comfortable death. This course discusses the importance of managing end-of-life symptoms in LTC residents. It also discusses the collaboration needed between LTC facility staff and hospice professionals to achieve this goal.
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Hospice in Long-Term Care
What Is Hospice?
How to Facilitate Hospice in Long-Term Care
Challenges and Delays in Starting Hospice Care
Hospice Regulations
Outcomes
Review
Summary
Section 3: Symptom Management
Fatigue
Nausea and Vomiting
Dyspnea
Delirium
Pain
Consequences of Pain
Pain Assessment
Pain Management
Transdermal
Nonpharmacological
Review
Summary
Section 4: Imminent Death
Signs and Symptoms
Oral Secretions
Dyspnea
Fever
Pain
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Kathleen is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has over 36 years of clinical and nursing education. She completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governor's University. She has training from the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology through NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen has worked in long-term care, acute care, Occupational Health, and nursing education. She recently worked as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care.
Disclosure: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN, PCCN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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