Presented by St. Amant in Collaboration with WRHA Palliative Care Program

8:30AM – 4:00PM, Wednesday April 18, 2018

St. Amant School Gym (main building, 440 River Road)

Registration begins at 7:45 AM

Lunch and light refreshments are included

This full day conference was developed to enhance palliative care practice for Direct Care Providers, with a particular focus on individuals with developmental disabilities. The conference will engage participants in review of the ethical and practical considerations at end-of-life with a focus on symptom management and how to assess symptoms with nonverbal patients, anticipating changes, medications used and specific planning required in the group home environment. There will be an opportunity to engage in discussion with Clinical Nurse Specialists from the WRHA Palliative Care Program and professionals from St.Amant.

Speakers
Dr. Mike Harlos – Medical Director, WRHA Palliative Care Program
Communication and decision making

Jennifer Dunsford – Director, WRHA Ethics Services
Ethical considerations at end of life

Janice Nesbitt CNS & Simone Stenekes CNS - WRHA Palliative Care Program
Practical considerations for end-of-life care: Anticipating managing symptoms

For more information, email Laurie Romanica at lromanica@stamant.ca or call 204 256 4301 ext 3337

Please note that parking at 440 River Road (St.Amant) is limited to LOT A for $2.00. There is plenty of residential parking within walking distance. Please be mindful of signage. Winnipeg Transit is easily accessible and comes directly into St. Amant. #16 Osborne/ Plaza Drive

* St.Amant Employees must register through my.stamant.ca