Events for Health-Care Professionals
The team at BCCPC has gathered links to education events designed for Health Care Providers caring for people affected by life-limiting illness. The events are not created or endorsed by BCCPC unless stated in the description.
All Together: Compassion Matters
This session we explored the concept and practice of compassionate communities as captured in Dr. Julian Abel’s book The Compassion Project. Together we unpacked key elements of this public health approach to palliative care that is bringing significant health outcome improvements for individuals in communities around the globe. Resources: Session Recording https://youtu.be/25CpyVIw8VE PowerPoint slides deck Session […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 6: Loss, Grief, and Bereavement – cohort 2
This session will address the assumption that loss, grief and bereavement are thought of as a "linear" experience. This session aims to help you identify that people experience grief differently and explore ways to support grief and loss for both patients and their families through a case study Resources: Domain 6 - Session summary notes […]
National Caregiver Day: Supporting Caregivers Throughout Their Caring Journey
onlineIn honour of National Caregiver Day, annually on the first Tuesday in April), Carers Canada is offering webinars on supporting caregivers throughout their caring journey:Â Valuing the Voice of Caregivers and Patients, Grief from the First Step and Conversations Through the Journey. (Registration for the sessions is complimentary). Panel Discussion 1:Â Valuing the Voice of Caregivers and […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 7: Professional & Ethical Practice – cohort 2
Following the Domain 7 module on Learning Hub, this session introduces common ethical issues in end-of-life care. Learners will have the opportunity to practice ethical decision making by discussing a case study. Resources: Domain 7 - Session summary notes April 21 Associated Learning Hub module: Domain 7: Professional & Ethical Practice
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 8: Self-care – cohort 2
onlineThis session focuses on identifying self-care strategies and knowing how to support others in the workplace. This results in better patient outcomes, increased patient and family satisfaction, improving health care worker well-being, and preventing burnout. Resources: Domain 8 - Session summary notes April 28 Article on Self-care and reflective practice Associated Learning Hub module: Domain […]
Flexing Your Core ECHO-Domain 5: Care Planning & Collaborative Practice – cohort 2
This session learners will reflect on the importance of ensuring their care aligns with the patient's goals of care. They will also be introduced to key aspects of what a care plan for someone with a life-limiting illness should include and apply these to a case study. Resources: Domain 5 - Session summary notes May […]
Quality Forum 2023
Vancouver, BC Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe Quality Forum is our annual conference that brings together British Columbia’s health care community to share and discuss how to improve quality across the continuum of care. Quality Forum 2023 will be held on June 6 – 8 in Vancouver, BC. Cost TBA More information to come!
Serious Illness Care Program Summit 2023: Driving Equity in Serious Illness Communication and Care
onlineJoin Ariadne Lab’s Serious Illness Care Program for our inaugural virtual summit to learn more about advancing equity and access to high quality serious illness communication and care. Participants will gain strategies and tools for improving clinical culture and connect with a community of serious illness care practitioners. Click to Register
Bringing SIC to the dialysis unit using an interprofessional lens
onlineSession resources: SIC ECHO Session Summary Notes - June 15, 2023 Session recording: Bringing SIC to the Dialysis Unit Using an Interprofessional Lens
The Impact of Covid 19 on Bereavement in British Columbia
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Palliative Care Education & Research Conference, Covenant Health Alberta
onlineThis year's theme is Personalized Palliative Care: Caring for People & Communities, Honouring people where they are at. This conference is a virtual event online, and registration is open through Covenant Health Alberta's event website. Ensuring that the needs and wishes of each person with a life-limiting illness and their family are understood.​ Learn about […]
Living with Grief: Adjusting to Life after Loss (in-person, Victoria BC)
Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC, CanadaA one-time, interactive workshop covering the basics of grief and mourning, and ways to cope for those who are bereaved following the death of a loved one. This is an interactive workshop that encourages sharing from participants while learning about different ideas around grief and mourning. The workshop is free of charge. Visit the event […]
Healing Hearts Support – Finding Hope and Resilience After a Substance Use Related Loss
onlineSession Resources Session summary notes - written summary of the session and discussion points Session resource page - document with website links and resources shared by the session presenters and session attendees. Session recording: Grief & Bereavement Literacy Series ECHO Session Aug 15, 2023: "Healing Hearts Support" - YouTube On August 15th the BC Centre for Palliative Care launched […]
Journal Club: “The Future of Palliative Care? Overview of the Current Research on Artificial Intelligence in Palliative Care” (The Division of Palliative Care UBC 2023/2024 Educational Rounds)
Journal Club with Dr. Tamara O'Shea: "The Future of Palliative Care? Overview of the Current Research on Artificial Intelligence in Palliative Care" The Division of Palliative is excited to present the 2023/2024 Educational Rounds schedule. Dr. Matthieu Hubert is the Educational Rounds Lead and reviews feedback from each rounds to develop and book in speakers […]
