Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE)

Available Dates: Monday 26 February 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm Wednesday 22 May 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm Cost: Free ticketed event | Venue: Your computer Designed for: Administrative Staff, Non-Clinical Staff, Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Liaison officers, Patient Care Assistants and Paid Carers Series: RACEPC Communicate | Facility Challenge Series Title: Talking About Aging Death and Dying Overview: Each team member working in a Residential Aged Care facility play an enormous part in a resident’s life and wellbeing. Compassionate staff contribute to and foster the environment this person now calls their home. The aging, dying and death concept can be a fearful experience for both the...

This free, online event is tailored for a range of healthcare professionals, including non-clinical administrative staff, nurses, allied health professionals, and facility managers. The session focuses on the important role each team member plays in improving the well-being of residents in residential aged care. It addresses the challenges of ageing, dying, and death, emphasising the need for resilience and compassion from all staff members to create a supportive and nurturing environment. Discussion Points: Identifying signs of approaching death in residents. Appropriate communication during difficult times. Addressing and dispelling common misconceptions. Providing meaningful support during challenging moments. Knowing when to escalate...

Target audience: Non-clinical, administrative, and executive staff in working in residential aged care. Education Overview: This session will explore the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) process, available support services, and what the journey looks like for patients. It will also share real-life experiences from the past three years since VAD became a legal end-of-life option in Western Australia, with a focus on aged care homes. Additionally, we’ll discuss how this process may unfold in your workplace and how you can provide respectful and compassionate support within your non-clinical role. Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop an understanding of the VAD process in WA....