Hospice Alliance is a community resource, providing education services to individuals, businesses, and groups throughout our service area. Our speakers bureau offers a variety of educational and informational programs on topics such as Hospice Care, Grief, and "hot topics" such as Advanced Planning, Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia, and more. To schedule an educational program for your organization, contact a team member or call (262) 652-4400.
PROFESSIONAL / STAFF EDUCATION
Hospice Overview explores the foundational principles and philosophy of care and acknowledges the pioneers who laid the ground work for the modern hospice movement in the United States. It looks at how the Interdisciplinary Team and care partners collaborate to support patient and family goals and reviews basic symptom management at end-of-life.
Audience: Professional Caregivers | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
A 30-minute training session created especially for staff caring for patients at facilities. This education provides the basics in end-of-life care and considerations. Teaching binder, testing, and evaluation materials are provided free of charge as part of this training.
Audience: Direct Care Staff | Presentation Length: 30 minutes | 1CE
This training provides a framework for gaining an awareness, acceptance and appreciation for the variation in culture in the home setting of residents/patients. Tangible steps toward the development of cultural competency are discussed.
Audience: All Direct Caregivers | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
An overview of the various military eras along with service related diseases, illnesses and conditions that may impact Veterans at end-of-life, from both clinical and benefits perspectives. The content will increase understanding of the importance and implications of asking Veterans about their military background. The purpose of this program is to heighten awareness of Veteran-specific concerns.
Audience: Professional Caregivers | Presentation Length: This program can be presented in a 45-minute power point or on a read and learn board. | 1CE
An overview of bereavement and the professional caregiver, focusing on theories of grief & bereavement and how grief impacts our lives. “Good Grief” explores various ways that we grieve and how we can help those who are grieving.
Audience: Professional Caregivers | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
This training is geared toward reminding and reinforcing the importance of ongoing evaluation of professional boundaries with clients. Potential warning signs of boundary conflicts discussed, as is encouragement to seek guidance in addressing any conflicts or violations.
Audience: All Direct Caregivers | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
There has been a great deal of attention paid to caregiver misconduct, both in the home and at facilities. This training focuses on an aspect often not considered: the bystander in situations of caregiver misconduct. This nonjudgmental and supportive training reviews what constitutes caregiver misconduct, reasons for not reporting
and encouragement to act on one’s professional responsibilities, even if uncomfortable.
Audience: All Direct Caregivers | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
This presentation discusses the basic rights that are afforded residents of facilities and institutions. Situations of potential violations of patient rights are discussed, and options for those who witness violations of a patient’s rights.
Audience: All Direct Caregivers | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
Attendees will learn what defines a “difficult conversation” and the reasons for having one. The presentation will discuss the steps needed to conduct a successful “difficult conversation” including a multilevel understanding of the person(s) participating as well as the psychological and logistical preparation for the facilitator.
Audience: All Direct Caregivers | Presentation Length: 1 hour | 1CE Approved by the National Association of Social Workers, WI Chapter)
Created for professional caregivers, review the types of pain, truths/myths about pain, pain assessment techniques, medications and the WHO ladder, as well as non-pharmacological interventions.
Audience: All Professional Caregivers | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
This course will introduce some of the valuable uses for aromatherapy during the last days of life. Includes information on essentials oils for symptom management and how they work.
Audience: All Direct Caregivers | Presentation Length: 60 minutes | 1CE
Hospice Care in a Nursing Home, Managing Shortness of Breath, Managing Delirium, Managing Anxiety/Uneasy Feelings, Final Days, Managing Pain, Managing Restlessness, and Food and Fluid Issues at End of Life
Audience: All Direct Caregivers | Presentation Length: These basic topics can be presented by our staff in 15-minute informal chat style teaching or by reading the informational handout and taking a brief post test | .5 CE each
FAMILY / COMMUNITY EDUCATION
This presentation was created to provide information, and stimulate discussion,
among loved ones of persons considering hospice care instead of curative care
options. Defining hospice as a philosophy, possible indicators for hospice care
appropriateness, both for the patient as well as the caregivers are examined. Roles of care team members, as well as information about payment for hospice services discussed.
Audience: Patients, Family, Caregivers or Community Members | Presentation Length: 30 minutes | 1CE
This presentation is directed to those who provide direct services to clients. Aeras of consideration are: who is a caregiver and what do they do, what are the signs of caregiver stress/fatigue and what are some ways to lessen caregiver stress.
Audience: Caregivers or Community Members | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
Great for families! Thousands of individuals and organizations around the country have learned to use this tool to inspire meaningful dialogue on a difficult subject. Now you can, too! Addresses symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in professional caregivers, as well.
Audience: Family, Caregivers or Community Members | DVD Length: 60 minutes | 1CE
This video follows renowned surgeon Atul Gawande as he explores how doctors can improve methods of caring for patients towards the end of life. Teaming up with FRONTLINE to share his journey - and his patients' stories - Gawande challenges others to reexamine their views regarding death and dying.
Audience: Family, Caregivers or Community Members | DVD Length: 71 minutes | 1CE
A primer for those who are caregivers for loved ones with dementia, or have loved ones with symptoms suggesting a possible dementia diagnosis. A brief review of what constitutes dementia, and behaviors found in various forms of the disease. The presentation’s overarching theme is that empowering loved ones with information assists them in their caregiving.
Audience: Family, Caregivers or Community Members | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
This presentation examines and addresses the differences between grief, mourning, and bereavement. Ways to help those dealing with loss are discussed, as are selfcare strategies as a partner in the journey from loss to acceptance.
Audience: Family, Caregivers or Community Members | Presentation Length: 45 minutes | 1CE
Explores the effect of American medicine's success on the patient/doctor relationship and sheds light on the important role communication plays in helping both patient and doctor navigate the murky waters of severe chronic disease.
Audience: Patients, Family, Caregivers or Community Members | DVD Length: 86 minutes | 1CE