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Find out moreVerification of Expected Adult Death (VOEAD)
This study day will provide an overview of how to verify an expected adult death. It will provide an introduction and overview of local policy specific to ‘Verification of Expected Death’ and consider the registered nurse’s role and the coroner’s perspective. It will also consider related communication, legal and ethical issues, record keeping and documentation, and bereavement support for relatives. There will be an assessment of each student’s practical skill of VOEAD to ascertain knowledge gained.
Time: 09.30 – 16.00
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021
Location: St Barnabas House
Cost: £80 per delegate
Who should attend: Registered nurses with current NMC registration
The course provides a certificate of attendance. Full competency will need to be gained within the student’s own clinical setting and is the individual professional’s responsibility to complete.
Sage & Thyme Level 1 – Communication Skills
The SAGE & THYME® Online workshop teaches:
- A memorable structured approach for getting into and out of a conversation
- How to empower patients/carers/anyone who is worried or distressed
- Communication skills that are evidence-based
The workshop lasts for 2hr 45min and is interactive: group work in breakout rooms, presentation, discussion and demonstration films.
Date: Wednesday 17 November 2021
Time: 9.30am – 12.15pm
This course will be held virtually via Zoom. After booking you will receive a joining link with instructions by the day before the event.
Cost: FREE to those working in the NHS West Sussex area. Funded by NHS West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
£60 to those working outside the CCG area
Understanding the Principles of Advance Care Planning
This study morning can be used as a refresher for the principles of Advance Care Planning or to enhance your knowledge base.
Advance care planning has received a higher profile and, more discussion due to covid-19 but, it is vital to understand all parts of this important process (legal and non-legal). Similarly, we all have a role to play in facilitating this process to the best of our abilities on behalf of each of our patients. This study session will explore the role of ReSPECT and its context within Advance Care Planning
We will be using different mediums to discuss death and dying so please be aware of the emotive side to this key workshop.
Date: Monday 22 November 2021
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
This course will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. After booking you will receive a joining link with instructions by the day before the event.
Cost: FREE to those working in the NHS West Sussex area. Funded by NHS West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
£40 to those working outside the CCG area
Who should attend: all healthcare professionals in all clinical settings involved in ACP conversations.
Introduction to Supporting Children who are Bereaved
This study afternoon, provided in response to demand, can be used as a refresher for the principles of supporting bereaved children or to gain or improve your knowledge. The focus will be on ensuring that following the death of someone close to them, children will be supported during the bereavement process in discussion with their family or guardian and other professionals. There will be an emphasis on support immediately following the person’s death and identification of the child’s need for future support.
It is anticipated that group discussions will feature as part of this short course, linking theory to practice with relevant signposting.
Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Date: Wednesday 24 November 2021
This course will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. After booking you will receive a joining link to the email address you have registered by the day before the event.
Cost: £40
Who should attend: All health and social care professionals from all clinical settings.
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