Hospice in LTC: Managing Symptoms and Promoting Comfort

Green Clock Hours: 1.00

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.



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Course Description

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.



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