Educational Resources – Communication and Advance Care Planning
A list of in-person and online courses about communication and advance care planning for healthcare professionals
Better communication
Policy Template – Palliative and End-of-Life Program
This template can be adapted for policies about palliative and end-of-life programs in long-term care
Palliative Care Champion Team – Terms of Reference
The interprofessional palliative champion team is a key element necessary for the successful delivery of palliative care. This document can be adapted so that long-term care homes can create their own terms of reference for their palliative champion teams.
Suggested wording for announcing a resident’s death
Finding a way to let other residents know of a resident’s passing can be difficult at times. Here are a few options for announcing a resident’s death that are respectful, honouring and focus on remembering lives lived.
Reflective Debriefing: Supporting people and practice in long-term care
A video excerpt that outlines a reflective debriefing session to support people and practice in long-term care. The facilitator asks the staff to talk about what went well, what didn’t go so well, and what can be learned moving forward.
Educational Resources – Palliative Care for Interdisciplinary Team
A list of educational courses available for healthcare professionals about palliative care.