All Events
ExCEL in Social Work
May 13, 2013 to May 14, 2013
Apply to the ExCEL in Social Work program by February 15th with a resolution to express your commitment to improve the delivery of psychosocial-spiritual care. Why attend an ExCEL course… Have you ever cared for a patient or family effected by cancer? ExCEL is a growing community of dedicated social workers committed to improving the delivery of psychosocial care.
Responding to Suicidal Intent or Completion
May 9, 2013
May Interdisciplinary Topic
Responding to Suicidal Intent or Completion
CE/CME Offered: Counselor, Nurse, Physician, and Social Work
HFA's "Living With Grief: Improving Care for Veterans"
May 7, 2013
NHPCO will host the Hospice Foundation of America's program, "Living With Grief: Improving Care for Veterans" at the National Center for Care at the End of Life conference room.
Mindful Practice: Focus on Serious and Life-Limiting Illness
May 1, 2013 to May 4, 2013
4-day residential workshop, Chapin Mill Retreat Center, Batavia, New York.
For medical practitioners and educators who are interested in incorporating mindful practice into their professional lives and wish to develop greater attention and awareness in their teaching and clinical work. We address burnout and well-being, and quality of patient- centered care, as well as program development. Faculty: Ron Epstein, MD (director), Tony Back, MD, Tim Quill MD, Peter Sullivan, MSW
28th Management and Leadership Conference
April 25, 2013 to April 27, 2013
The 2013 Management and Leadership Conference will provide opportunities for attendees.
A Recipe for Success: The Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Palliative Care Programs
April 24, 2013
As the field of palliative care develops, standards of care and quality services are essential. In response to this need, the Palliative Care Team at HackensackUMC pursued and obtained the Joint Commission’s Advanced Palliative Care program certification. Through shared experiences, the audience will have a starting point and a project plan to begin their journey towards certification.
Office of Inspector General Work Plans and Reports: Key Information for Hospice Providers
April 16, 2013
March Quality and Regulatory Topic
Office of Inspector General Work Plans and Reports: Key Information for Hospice Providers
CE/CME Offered: Nurse, Physician, and Social Work
Understanding Elder Law: Guardianship and Conservatorship Explained
April 16, 2013
During the webinar, we will be exploring the topics of health care surrogates, guardians, proxies, powers of attorney and advanced directives. We will discuss powers of attorney; health care surrogates and advanced directives; what to do if there are conflicting documents; appointing a guardian; is there a difference between a guardian and health care surrogate; using proxies and who may serve as a proxy.
Proper Medication Disposal: Current Strategies
April 11, 2013
April Interdisciplinary Topic
Proper Medication Disposal: Current Strategies
Medicaid Managed Care: The Latest Trends and a New Reality for Hospice
March 26, 2013
March Quality and Regulatory Topic
Medicaid Managed Care: The Latest Trends and a New Reality for Hospice
