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A Guide to End of Life Care for Seniors
CD-ROM
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Contains three publications that explore medical, cultural, spiritual and ethical issues in end of life care. The intended audience includes health care and social service providers, seniors, family and informal caregivers and the general public.
A Caregivers Guide: A handbook about end-of-life care - 1 (Charitable Pricing)
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Book. 174 pages.
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A Caregiver’s Guide presents family and informal caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language.
A Caregiver’s Guide presents family and informal caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language.
This guide will help family and informal caregivers to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to provide essential physical, spiritual and emotional support. Published in 2005, this exceptional resource is a national adaptation of an earlier version published and distributed in Alberta, Canada by the Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association and the The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. This national guide was made possible with the financial support of The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem.
Living Lessons®: Resources for Patients and Caregivers
CD - Format
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Available in French and English
In 1998, the Living Lessons® program was launched as a joint awareness and public education initiative by what is now The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. Since then, the program has created numerous resources. This CD-ROM contains a compilation of many of those print resources.
In 1998, the Living Lessons® program was launched as a joint awareness and public education initiative by what is now The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. Since then, the program has created numerous resources. This CD-ROM contains a compilation of many of those print resources.
This CD-ROM is appropriate for use by patients, caregivers and health care professionals and hospice palliative care providers of all disciplines. It contains the following documents: · Background Information and Fact Sheet o The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Fact Sheet o Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Backgrounder o Hospice Palliative Care in Canada Fact Sheet o About Hospice Palliative Care · Booklets o A Guide for Caregivers o Influencing Change: A Patient and Caregiver Advocacy Guide · Pamphlets o Patient Bill of Rights o Caregiver Bill of Rights o Family Member Bill of Rights o 10 Tips for Caregivers o You Are Not Alone
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The popular A Guide for Caregivers is one of the excellent resources available through the Living Lessons® Campaign, sponsored by The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation in partnership with the CHPCA. A Guide for Caregivers was created to provide family and informal caregivers with the tools they need to care for their dying loved one.
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An essential companion toolkit for planners, policy makers, caregivers, educators, managers, administrators and researchers. To be used in conjunction with: A Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care: Based on the National Principles and Norms of Practice.
An essential companion toolkit for planners, policy makers, caregivers, educators, managers, administrators and researchers. To be used in conjunction with: A Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care: Based on the National Principles and Norms of Practice.
Table of Contents Background What is A Model to Guide Hospice Palliative Care? How to Use the Model About this Toolkit 1. Getting Started The Model Conceptual Frameworks Square of Care Square of Organization Square of Care and Organization Program or Service Audit Process Models to Assist with Application of the CHPCA Model 2. Using the Model to Guide Policy 2.1 Developing Policy 3. Using the Model to Guide Planning 3.1 Planning a legacy project 3.2 Developing a service delivery model for rural and remote areas 3.4 Planning a Rural Residential Hospice 4. Using the Model to Strengthen Clinical Programs and Services 4.1 Developing and Evaluating a Clinical Tool 4.2 Developing Clinical Guidelines 4.3 Developing Referral Criteria 4.4 Assessing Quality/Checking Current Practices Against the Norms 4.5 Building Partnerships 4.6 Evaluating/Accrediting a Hospice Palliative Care Program 5. Using the Model to Guide Education 5.1 Assessing Competencies and Developing Learning Plans 5.2 Developing Orientation and Education Programs and Identifying Education Priorities 5.3 Developing Best Practices for Volunteer Services 5.4 Developing Education Activities for Courses, Workshops and in-service Training 5.5 Planning a Conference 6. Using the Model to Manage a Hospice Palliative Care Program, Service or Organization 7. Summary
Hospice Palliative Care Nursing Standards of Practice
PDF Format. 33 pages. Published in 2002.
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These nursing standards are reflective of the CHPCA 2001 Proposed Norms of Practice for hospice palliative care, but are a specific guide for nursing practice which clearly identifies the role of the hospice palliative care nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
These nursing standards are reflective of the CHPCA 2001 Proposed Norms of Practice for hospice palliative care, but are a specific guide for nursing practice which clearly identifies the role of the hospice palliative care nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Table of Contents Introduction History of hospice palliative care nursing in Canada Vision Mission Purpose Philosophical beliefs Framework for hospice palliative nursing Canadian standards of hospice palliative care nursing Standard I – Valuing Standard II – Connecting Making the connection Sustaining the connection Closing the connection Standard III – Empowering Standard IV – Doing for Pain and symptom management Coordination of care Advocacy Standard V – Finding meaning Standard VI – Preserving integrity Self Person and family Glossary References Bibliography
The Pan-Canadian Gold Standard for Palliative Home Care.
1 complimentary printed version. Full Title: The Pan-Canadian Gold Standard for Palliative Home Care: Towards Equitable Access to High Quality Hospice Palliative and End-Of-Life Care at Home. Bilingual booklet. Published 2006.
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The gold standards provide the benchmarks for high quality hospice palliative care at home. They are based on the National Principles and Norms of Practice for hospice palliative care, developed by hospice palliative care providers, organizations and consumers through a consensus building process led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
The gold standards provide the benchmarks for high quality hospice palliative care at home. They are based on the National Principles and Norms of Practice for hospice palliative care, developed by hospice palliative care providers, organizations and consumers through a consensus building process led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
The Need Most Canadians with life-threatening illnesses would prefer to die at home surrounded by family and friends, yet about 75% of deaths in Canada still occur in hospital or long-term facilities.i The gap between Canadians’ preference and current practice in the health care system is due to a number of factors, including lack of awareness of hospice palliative care servicesii available to people in their homes and the wide variation in the type of hospice palliative care services provided by home care organizations in different jurisdictions. The Commitment In 2004, in the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care, governments recognized the need for hospice palliative care services in the home. In that plan, the federal, provincial and territorial First Ministers made a commitment to “provide first dollar coverage by 2006 for certain home care services … including case management, nursing, palliative-specific pharmaceuticals and personal care at the end of life.” Why a Gold Standard? To support provincial and territorial government efforts to fulfill their commitment, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association in partnership with the Canadian Home Care Association has defined the “gold standard” for each of the four home care services to be funded by government: case management, nursing, palliative-specific pharmaceuticals and personal care at the end of life. Our goal is to ensure all Canadians have equitable access to high quality end-of-life care at home. To develop the gold standards, the two associations consulted with experts in hospice palliative care, experts in home care, and a wide range of professionals who would be part of hospice palliative care teams, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, personal care workers, social workers, case managers and home care administrators. Draft standards were reviewed by individuals across Canada with appropriate knowledge and expertise, and revised based on their feedback. The gold standards provi
HIV/AIDS and Palliative Care in the Atlantic Region: Educational Needs of Formal Caregivers
Report - Paper Copy or PDF Format (46 pages). Published 2000.
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This report is a formal needs assessment of the hospice palliative care educational needs of formal caregivers living in the Atlantic provinces.
This report is a formal needs assessment of the hospice palliative care educational needs of formal caregivers living in the Atlantic provinces.
Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PURPOSE AND METHODOLOGY 1.1 Project Objective 1.2 Project Outline 1.3 Sampling Strategy 1.4 Questionnaires 1.5 Data Analyses RESULTS 2.1 Participant Rate and Sample Size 2.2 Demographic Information 2.3 Information on Facilities/Agencies 2.3.1 General Information 2.3.2 Information Related to Palliative Care 2.4 HIV/AIDS Experience and Training 2.4.1 Overview of HIV/AIDS Experience 2.4.2 Overview of HIV/AIDS Education and Training 2.4.3 Ratings of HIV/AIDS Training 2.5 HIV/AIDS Information Services and Needs 2.5.1 Staff/Personnel Experiences or Feelings 2.5.2 Facility/Agency Overall Comfort and Knowledge Ratings 2.5.3 Specific Informational Needs 2.5.4 Strategies for Meeting HIV-Related Informational Needs 2.6 Additional Comments MAIN FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 Listing of Main Findings 3.2 Recommendations CONCLUSIONS APPENDICES Cover Letter Needs Assessment Questionnaire
HIV/AIDS and Palliative Care in the Atlantic Region: Needs of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and their Caregivers
Report - Paper Copy or PDF Format (77 pages). Published in 2000.
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This report is a formal needs assessment of the hospice palliative care needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers.
This report is a formal needs assessment of the hospice palliative care needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers.
Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PURPOSE AND METHODOLOGY 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Project Objective 1.3 Project Outline 1.4 Sampling Strategy 1.5 Questionnaires 1.5.1 Overview 1.5.2 Data Analyses 1.6 Participant Rate and Sample Size FINDINGS - PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS 2.1 Demographic Information 2.2 HIV-Related Health Information 2.2.1 Overview of Health Status 2.2.2 Approximate CD4 and Viral Load Counts 2.2.3 Impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 2.2.4 Quality of Care Received From Professionals 2.3 HIV/AIDS and Palliative Care 2.3.1 Attitudes Related to HIV/AIDS and Palliative Care 2.3.2 HIV/AIDS and Palliative Care-Related Knowledge 2.3.3 Comfort Level and Fears 2.3.4 Sources of HIV-Related Information, Support or Services 2.3.5 Perceived Usefulness of Various Health Care Settings 2.4 Experiences and Feelings 2.5 Information and Support Services/Needs 2.5.1 Employment and Financial Situation 2.5.2 HIV-Related Service Utilizations 2.5.3 HIV-Related Information Needs 2.6 Additional Comments FINDINGS- INFORMAL CAREGIVERS 3.1 Demographic Information 3.2 Loved-One(s) with HIV/AIDS 3.2.1 Overview 3.2.2 Most Significant Caregiving Involvement 3.3 Involvement in HIV/AIDS-Related Palliative Care 3.4 Experiences and Feelings 3.5 Information and Support Services/Needs 3.5.1 HIV-Related Knowledge and Comfort Ratings 3.5.2 HIV-Related Support 3.5.3 HIV-Related Services 3.5.4 HIV-Related Information Needs 3.6 Additional Comments MAIN FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 Summary of Main Findings - Persons Living with HIV/AIDS 4.2 Summary of Main Findings- Caregivers 4.3 Recommendations and Conclusions APPENDICES Cover Letter Questionnaires
HIV/AIDS and Palliative Care Needs in the Prairie Region
Report - Paper Copy or PDF Format (124 pages). Published in 2000.
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This report details the hospice palliative care needs of people living with HIV in the Prairie Region.
This report details the hospice palliative care needs of people living with HIV in the Prairie Region.
Table of Contents FOREWORD SUMMARY PART I INTRODUCTION A. Position B. Continuum of Palliative Care C. Research Goal D. Research Assumptions E. Summary of Project Activities F. Research Limitations PART II METHODOLOGY A. Research Framework B. Data Collection PART III BACKGROUND A. Definitions of Palliative Care B. Palliative Care in the Context of AIDS C. Issues in HIV Care D. Psychosocial Issues in HIV/AIDS Care PART IV CONTEXT A. AIDS in the Prairies B. Trends in Palliative Care C. First Nations & AIDS D. Women & AIDS PART V RESULTS A. Profile of Participants B. Medical Indications for Palliative Care C. Access to Services D. Quality of Life E. Preferences for Palliative Care F. Informal Caregivers G. Formal Caregivers H. Barriers to Service & Service Needs I. Participant Recommendations PART VI RECOMMENDATIONS CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX
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Palliative Care: A Fact Sheet For Seniors contains information about hospice palliative care for seniors presented in a question and answer format.
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This manual gives guidelines for people caring for those who choose to die at home with AIDS. This is the second edition of the AIDS Committee of Toronto's Living with Dying, Dying at Home: an AIDS Care Team Resource Manual.
Patient Information Pamphlet – Is your prescription pain medicine making you constipated?
11 pages, pamphlet style.
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This eleven-page pamphlet discusses one of the potential negative side-effects of prescription pain medications: constipation.
This eleven-page pamphlet discusses one of the potential negative side-effects of prescription pain medications: constipation.
The pamphlet outlines what patients and their healthcare providers can do to help. It covers symptoms and treatments of constipation, how to talk about and track symptoms and what to expect when talking with healthcare providers. It also outlines how prescription pain medications work, and includes one woman’s story as an example. Also included are examples of words or phrases that can be used to describe symptoms to a doctor or nurse and a checklist to track symptoms, making this a useful pamphlet to bring along when talking to a healthcare provider.
Quebec Standards Of Practice For Pediatric Palliative Care
Paper Copy. Spiral Bound, 88 pages. English Translation Version only – Available for distribution in Canada (excluding residents of Quebec)
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This document is intended for healthcare teams working with children and their families. It constitutes a point of reference that can be used to establish standards of practice so that children, adolescents and their families receive the special attention they require.
This document is intended for healthcare teams working with children and their families. It constitutes a point of reference that can be used to establish standards of practice so that children, adolescents and their families receive the special attention they require.
Criteria have been developed for each standard so that they can translate into specific measures and concrete actions. Using these criteria, healthcare teams and institutions can assess their performance, focus on areas in need of improvement and find solutions to problems they have identified. The standards were divided into four areas of focus: 1) child- and family-centered care; 2) interdisciplinary; 3) continuous quality improvement; 4) clinical governance
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Quebec Standards of Practice for Pediatric Palliative Care
CD-ROM. English Translation Version only – Available for distribution in Canada (excluding residents of Quebec).
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This document is intended for healthcare teams working with children and their families. It constitutes a point of reference that can be used to establish standards of practice so that children, adolescents and their families receive the special attention they require.
This document is intended for healthcare teams working with children and their families. It constitutes a point of reference that can be used to establish standards of practice so that children, adolescents and their families receive the special attention they require.
Criteria have been developed for each standard so that they can translate into specific measures and concrete actions. Using these criteria, healthcare teams and institutions can assess their performance, focus on areas in need of improvement and find solutions to problems they have identified. The standards were divided into four areas of focus: 1) child- and family-centered care; 2) interdisciplinary; 3) continuous quality improvement; 4) clinical governance
Influencing Change: A Patient and Caregiver Advocacy Guide Toolkit
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Influencing Change, a Living Lessons® resource, is an interactive education program designed to help organizations and individuals involved in end-of-life care demonstrate ways for patients, caregivers, family members and other loved ones to play a more active role in end-of-life care. This program is an evolution of the booklet Influencing Change: A Patient and Caregiver Advocacy Guide.
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Influencing Change, a Living Lessons® resource, is an interactive education program designed to help organizations and individuals involved in end-of-life care demonstrate ways for patients, caregivers, family members and other loved ones to play a more active role in end-of-life care. This program is an evolution of the booklet Influencing Change: A Patient and Caregiver Advocacy Guide.
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Influencing Change, a Living Lessons® resource, is an interactive education program designed to help organizations and individuals involved in end-of-life care demonstrate ways for patients, caregivers, family members and other loved ones to play a more active role in end-of-life care. This program is an evolution of the booklet Influencing Change: A Patient and Caregiver Advocacy Guide. Free, CDrom format, shipping & handling extra.
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