Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. Introduction to the ELNEC- Graduate Curriculum
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Overview of Palliative Care
A. Welcome- Betty Ferrell (taped as well as written)
B. The Facts about Serious Illness
C. Dying in America
D. What Is Palliative Care?
E. Philosophy and Principles of Quality Palliative Care
1. Specialty Palliative Care
2. Primary Palliative Care
F. Quality of Life Model
G. The NCP Guidelines
a. Overview of the 8 Domains
b. Domain 1: Structure and Processes of Care
c. Domain 6: Cultural Aspects of Care
i. Silent Gen video
H. Specialty Palliative Care
Palliative Care Team Testimonial- Patrick (1:11)
I. Defining Hope- Pediatrics Deb LaFond (1:54)
J. Primary Palliative Care
Section 3: Hospice care
What Is Hospice?
A. The Hospice Team
B. Defining Hope Hospice is Hard to Accept- Gilbert (7:39)
C. Transition to Hospice
D. Case Study
Section 4: Role of APN in promoting and providing palliative care
A. Tools and Resources
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributor
C. References
D. Congratulations
Disclosure: The National ELNEC Project has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.