Education

Hospice of the Bluegrass has an extensive network of community and professional educational offerings. They range from Speakers Bureau presentations at community organizations, churches and institutions to professional presentations at local, regional, national and international conferences.

Hospice staff and the professional community are afforded many opportunities for continuing education. Hospice of the Bluegrass is a provider of Nursing and Social Work Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and the host to numerous educational workshops, conferences and trainings where professionals can obtain CEUs.

Hospice of the Bluegrass' close proximity to higher education institutions gives students the opportunity to be placed in Hospice settings relevant to their educational field. Students in various fields such as Nursing, Social Work, Pharmacy, Medical and Clinical Pastoral Education are oriented through a placement or rotation at Hospice.

Palliative Medicine Conference

October 20 & 21, 2011

The focus of the “Art and Science of Palliative Medicine” conference is to update the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals providing care to persons and families living with serious illness. Palliative care begins at diagnosis of a serious illness and transitions into hospice care. Palliative medicine is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness—whatever the diagnosis.

The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists who work with a patient's other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided together with curative treatment. This conference will give you the tools to grow professionally in palliative medicine.

Target audience: This conference is focused on Physicians, ARNP’s, PA’s, Nurses, and Long Term Care Administrators. Other members of the interdisciplinary team will find value in the program and may want to attend. Click here for more information.

Hospice Speakers Bureau

The Hospice Speaker’s Bureau is a group of individuals educated in the area of end-of-life issues who are committed to providing quality community education. They are dedicated to providing an interesting, informative and thought-provoking program for your organization, and will work with you to develop a presentation that meets the needs of your group
Topics Include:

  • The Concept of Hospice Care.
  • What is Palliative Care and How could it Benefit My Loved one?
  • Helping a Friend Deal with Grief and Loss
  • Death and Dying in Our Culture
  • Dealing with Personal Loss
  • Children and Grief
  • Daniel’s Care Pediatric Program
  • Hospice in the Long Term Care Setting
  • Pain Control and Disease Progression
  • Spiritual Concerns of the Dying
  • The Kentucky Living Will
  • How to Discuss My Advance Care Choices with My Loved One
  • Communication Techniques
  • Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
  • How Charitable Contributions Help Hospice
  • or call and ask for a specific topic!

For more information or to schedule a speaker contact Sandy McConathy at (859) 276-5344 or smcconathy@hospicebg.org.