Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BSAO
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of chronic sorrow in the grieving process.
Recall simple statements that invite people to explore their sorrow.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Regulations for Quality Care
Bereavement Programs
Regulatory Guidelines
What is Bereavement?
Best Practices Begin with Leadership
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessment and Planning for Grief and Bereavement
Bereavement Care Begins at Admission
Grief vs. Chronic Sorrow
Grief Assessment Requirements
How to Perform Grief Assessments
Best Practice: Assess and Treat Complicated or Prolonged Grief
Best Practice: Estranged Family Members and Grief
Julie’s Story
Abuse
Validate Suffering: Unmourned Losses
Physical and Emotional Pain: Unmourned Losses
Unique Grief Experiences
Meet Mason
Support for Mason
Bereavement Care in a Facility
Bereavement as a Core Hospice Service
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.