2012 Fall Program

Artificial Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life

(available beginning October 3, 2012)
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Please read all information carefully prior to registering.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) can be a contentious issue in hospice, palliative care, and long-term care. This medical treatment has been identified as one of the most common ethical dilemmas to arise in end-of-life care. After all, food and water are basic human needs that symbolize caring and nurturing. The possibility of withholding food and water seems cruel to families and may appear to hasten death. Not only families, but also clinical staff and volunteers, may have ethical concerns over not providing ANH to patients approaching the end of life.

This educational program explores medical, legal, ethical issues, and communication barriers that surround ANH. It will emphasize the need for end-of-life provider organizations to have clear and transparent policies on ANH and to offer training to staff and education for families to minimize family misunderstanding and discord as well as moral distress and anguish of staff.

Registration Options/Fees

DVD Registration: $200.00
Multiple (only up to 5) Sites + 40 CEs: $650.00
Networking Package: $895.00
CE Packages: 10 CEs - $190, 25 CEs - $425, 50 CEs - $800, 100 CEs - $1,500

Read more about the Registration Options on HFA's Registration website.

METHOD OF PRESENTATION:

HFA’s Fall 2012 New Perspectives program will be available via DVD only. This will allow sites the flexibility to show the program on a day/time that is convenient to them.

DATES / TIMES:

Artificial Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life will run approximately 2 hours in length, with an optional break about half-way through the program. The DVD will be available beginning October 3, 2012.

Two (2) hours of CE credits are available to professionals; until April 3, 2013.

BENEFITS OF REGISTERING:

Simple to host a site; no local panel or discussion required
Easy and Reliable DVD format
Fast, convenient learning without any out-of-office time lost
No travel-related expenses or complications
The perfect way to train as many employees as you like
Use as a networking opportunity, community event, or professional education

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

Discuss the possible indications for and the benefits and burdens of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration, ANH;
Identify conditions where ANH might be applied and other conditions where ANH might be non-beneficial;
Discuss the ethical rationale for supplying, not offering, withholding or withdrawing ANH;
Describe religious beliefs and cultural mores relevant to ANH;
Describe the need and rationale for establishing policies for ANH and for providing training to staff and education to the community about ANH;
Identify the necessary components of a policy on ANH;
Describe how best to communicate with patients and families about benefits and burdens of ANH; and
Understand how decision-making around ANH can affect grief reactions of family.

PROGRAM MATERIALS:

Registration includes one DVD disc; for use at one designated location. Downloadable materials are also available to registered sites and include a detailed guide for organizers, downloadable Program Guides for your attendees, access to a helpful Marketing Kit (to publicize the event in your area), a Tip Sheet about Artificial Nutrition and Hydration, and other useful program materials.

CE INFORMATION:

Continuing education (CE) credits are required for many health care and other professionals in order to renew a license. Offering and publicizing the availability of CEs will help you attract audience members! This program is valid for two (2) hours of CE credit (available online only); until April 3, 2013.

CE POLICY: CE credits are copyrighted by HFA – including a Certificate of Attendance. All CE certificates must be obtained through Hospice Foundation of America – no exceptions allowed. Boards approve the content developed by HFA, not by the viewing organization. CE instructions will be provided to you on the download area online, and will be provided to attendees at the conclusion of the program.

Discounted CE packages are available to sites. Purchasae the combined registration package (from the registration page), or select an alternative discounted CE package from our 'materials' page. Note: Individual certificates will be available for a $29 application fee. See our discounted CE packages to receive CEs as low as $15! To view all discounted CE options, click on ‘Order Materials’ (on the left-hand menu).

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

HFA’s program is copyrighted. Its use and dissemination is restricted and unauthorized duplication is strictly prohibited. A registered site is licensed to show this program at one, single location ONLY, as defined by the site’s physical street address. If you plan to show this program at multiple geographic locations (e.g. satellite offices) each location must be registered separately and each site must have its own Site ID. HFA provides a discount for multiple site registrations. HFA strictly prohibits any other dissemination of this program by any method, including internal WAN or LAN computer networks or telemedicine networks. Organizations interested in such licensing can view our "Networking Package" (located under our registration options) for rates and terms of use.

**HFA's CE Policy is listed directly above

SELF-STUDY:

A self-study version of this program will become available to individuals beginning in early January, 2013.

Additional HFA Educational Programs
End-of-Life Ethics | Beyond Kübler-Ross: New Perspectives on Death, Dying, and Grief | Spirituality and End-of-Life Care
Looking for resources from a past HFA Teleconference? Visit the Professional Resources section.

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