Palliative Care & Hospice

The concept of Palliative Care and Hospice are not fully understood by learners, and not always utilized to their potential. The goal of this module is to gain knowledge and understanding of differences and how to best utilize these resources.

This module is a recording from the live lecture presented at the November 7, 2020 Nursing Professional Development Day conference.

Release Date: 10/30/20 - Review Date: 11/19/2021 - Expiration Date: 10/29/21

Estimated Time to Complete: 60 minutes

This online module is limited to Beaumont Nursing professionals only.

1. Discuss Differences between palliative care and hospice.
2. Discuss the process of obtaining a palliative care consult.
3. Describe how palliative care and or hospice can benefit patients’ quality of life.

Instructions for Beaumont Health Nursing Staff

1. Click on the Begin Activity  tab
2. Click Launch Video
3. Click on Authenticate - if you are already logged into a Beaumont computer using your Beaumont network login, you will be automatically logged into the video system.  If you are at home or another off-site location, you must enter your Beaumont network login (what you use to access Beaumont's email and/or Epic system).
4. Upon completion of the videos, return to Post-test to complete a brief attestation and evaluation to receive credit.

Questions On How to Access the Module? [email protected] 

In support of improving patient care, Beaumont Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing CE: Nursing CE: Beaumont Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.  Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

How to Receive CE Credit
Participants should review the accreditation information and view the entire activity; at the conclusion of the module, the online evaluation form must be completed in order to claim CE credit.

All individuals involved with this have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationship(s) with commercial interests.

References:

1. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-comprehensive-patient-assessment-in-palliative-caresearch=palliative%20care&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1l
2. https://beaumont-troy.policystat.com/policy/6851943/latest/