Topics included:

"Grow in understanding End-of-Life issues: The POLST Paradigm" Marian Kemp, RN Highmark Describe limitations of Advance Directives and advantages of Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining (POLST) Describe components of POLST Form Apply the educational and process requirements to implement POLST in the facility Understand the barriers and key success factors in POLST implementation

"Reap the rewards of understanding Compassion Fatigue: Avoid caregiver burnout" Kurt Emmerling, BA, MEd Allegheny County Agency on Aging Identify and discuss the four stages of compassion fatigue and how these stages impact day to day work Identify and describe the risk factors that influence the onset of compassion fatigue Discuss the role of team mentoring in the process of compassion fatigue prevention

"Produce the ideal care experience: Yield the benefits of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC)" Michael Celender, BS, MS UPMC Consultant Learn how to use the PFCC methodology to deliver exceptional care experiences for patients and families all the time, every time Demonstrate meaningful approaches to fully engage patients and their families in their care Learn ways to improve care from the perspective of patients and their families by viewing all care experiences through their eyes Apply a process that engages all caregivers and promotes the development of High Performance Care Teams

"Firmly plant fall prevention awareness: Interventions to improve safety and decrease fall risk" Mary Kay Walsh, PT, MS UPMC/Jefferson Regional Home Health, LP Identify the risk factors for an increased fall risk in community-dwelling older adults Discuss the evidence for interventions that improve safety, improve balance outcome measures, and decrease fall risk in community-dwelling older adults Identify the role of physical therapists in reducing fall risk in older adults

"Harvest the Advantages of Facility Case Management: Produce positive outcomes for your residents" Sandy Tokey, RN, MS UPMC/Jefferson Regional Home Health, LP Learn the purpose and goals of the Facility Case Management model and the benefits to their residents Identify admission criteria and process for making a referral Recognize how the Facility Case Management model can elevate the facility’s competitive advantage

For additional information on the symposium, please contact Leslie Henry at 724-797-1681.

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UPMC/Jefferson Regional Home Health is operated by UPMC Visiting Nurses Association which is owned by UPMC Community Provider Services and Jefferson Regional Medical Center. UPMC/Jefferson Regional Home Health is accredited by the Joint Commission.