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November 21 , 2024 12 to 1 EST
Establishing a nursing expert consensus statement: Subcutaneous medication preparation and administration in home-based palliative care
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In Canada, it is common for home care nurses to pre-draw and label subcutaneous medications for family caregivers to administer to people with advanced progressive life-limiting illness at home. However, there is limited evidence to base guidelines for this nursing practice and significant variability in existing guidelines.
This project engaged an expert panel in a Delphi process to develop a consensus statement to guide nursing decision making for people receiving palliative care who need subcutaneous medications for symptom management at home. The statement includes the evidence base and nursing decision-making factors in preparation of subcutaneous medication for people receiving palliative care at home based as well as implications for the health system, practice, people living with life-limiting illness and family caregivers, education and research.
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Nicole Wikjord
Della Roberts
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Della Roberts
As Special Projects Manager, Della informs and leads the development of priority projects for the BC Centre for Palliative Care. Della practiced as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care in three BC health authorities. Has extensive involvement in palliative care service delivery innovation, curriculum development and research. Co-author of a research-based guide to determine the next palliative home care nursing visit.
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Nicole Wikjord
Nicole is a Registered Nurse (RN), with a Masters of Science in Nursing degree. She is also certified from the Canadian Nurses Association, with specialty practice in Hospice- Palliative Care since 2004. Nicole has worked in palliative care in various roles; currently she is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at BC Cancer. In her spare time, Nicole connects with her mental, physical, emotional, spiritual well being by digging in the garden, taking photos, and chasing her two sons, dog and husband around the green spaces of Coast Salish territory.
December 4 12 to 1 PM EST
Supporting People who are Grieving while the World Celebrates!
December can be a difficult time of year for those who are grieving. With so many religious and cultural holidays being celebrated, gatherings and traditions for those who are missing loved ones can be especially painful. Michelle O’Rourke and Kath Murray, two CPCNA nurse/educators with expertise in palliative care and grief, will lead this session. Join them to explore ideas for supporting those who are grieving during this time of year – including clients, colleagues and/or yourselves!
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Kath Murray RN, BSN, MA (Thanatology)
Kath is a passionate nurse, educator, author, advocate, and internationally respected leader in promoting excellence in palliative care. Kath began her career at Victoria Hospice, eventually founding Life and Death Matters in 2005. A lead developer of the PACE program for PSW’s, she is the author of “Integrating a Palliative Approach: Essentials for Personal Support Workers”, “Essentials in Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Resource for all Nurses” (and the Spanish translation) and companion teaching and learning resources. Kath supports educators to integrate competency based palliative care in core curriculum and continuing/workplace education. Kath served on the inaugural board for the CPCNA from 2020 to 2022 and continues to be an active member and volunteer. She lives in BC and enjoys all that Vancouver Island has to offer!
Michelle O’Rourke RN, MA
Michelle has a background in Emergency Nursing, Hospice Palliative Care and Spirituality. She is the author of two books on dying and palliative care, and her latest book, Healthy Caregiving: Perspectives for Caring Professionals, reflects her passion in helping care providers to stay well! A highlight of her career was to help design, build and open the 10-bed Chatham-Kent Hospice. Michelle currently serves on the board for CPCNA. She resides in Ontario, and enjoys speaking, travelling and pursuing opportunities for self-care!