This is a clinical based workshop: Toxic confusional states like delirium are common in people who are dying. Delirium is a common distressing symptom at end of life for patients, family, whānau and carers. This session will focus on understanding the types of delirium, the risk factors, causes, prevalence & incidence, and will include best…
The programme assists Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) working in Aged Residential Care (ARC) and District Nursing (DNs) to obtain the skills and knowledge required to manage a syringe driver in their work setting. * This workshop is NOT suitable for Health Care Assistants or Support Workers. * A pre programme workbook will…
Please note: This workshop is designed for the public and is not for health professionals. This workshop offers helpful information for Family/Whānau about death and dying. Advance care planning and community resources will be discussed. Many people find it difficult to talk about dying, yet dying is an important stage of life and is inevitable. We…
This syringe Driver Workshop is for Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses Registered Nurses employed by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and delivered onsite at Nelson Hospital. Please note: This…
As healthcare workers, we play a vital role in supporting people with palliative care needs. This means being prepared to provide ongoing assessment, recognising changes as illness progresses, and responding with compassion and skill. Learning about palliative care can make a real difference, not only for the people in our care, but also for their…