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Educational Workshop Schedule

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

Learning Objectives: Understand medical benefits and
SESSION 4 − 9:30 AM–11:00 AM risks of marijuana. Understand Pennsylvania law regarding
4A indications and proven use of marijuana. Practice
The Considerations for Inpatient
integration of knowledge for patient care.
Hospice Care Units whether in
a Hospital, Nursing Home, or 4C Practical Workplace
Virtually Teaching Skills

Sharon Garrick, MHSA, National Senior Consultant, Amy M. Westcott, MD, MHPE, CMD, FAAHPM, AGSF,
Season’s Hospice, Adjunct Professor, Lake Erie Optum Medical Director PA/DE and Associate Professor,
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Kathy Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, Penn State College of
Detar Gennuso, DHCE, MSBLE, CEO, Institute of Medicine
Consultative Bioethics, Assistant Director, Associate Hospice and Palliative Medicine is one of the richest
Professor, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine areas for workplace learning. With the growing inter-
generational workforce, increased utilization of technology
This presentation will explain the differences between an and varying educational backgrounds – how do we
established inpatient unit and a virtual general inpatient promote effective teaching or coaching strategies for
contract with a specific hospital. Establishing the contract interprofessional learning? This session will focus on
with a hospital establishes the partnership on all levels to how to bring best practices to our work place to promote
intertwine all departments within the hospital to provide effective teaching and learning as we focus on the common
end of life care to patients. Education and passionate goal of caring for the patient/family.
commitment is required by all involved.
Learning Objectives: Participants to identify new
Learning Objectives: From an administrative view: teaching strategies. Participants will discuss how to apply
Describe best practices for inpatient hospice, Compare teaching strategies to various educational scenarios.
difference and similarities between inpatient hospital and
nursing home and Utilize issues and concern blueprint. 4D Seek First to Understand, Then
From a patient right’s view: Describe best practices for Be Understood: A Lesson Beyond
inpatient hospice, Compare difference and similarities Empathy
between inpatient hospital and nursing home and Utilize
issues and concern blueprint Catherine Serena, MSW, LCSW, ACHP-SW, Palliative
4B Medical Marijuana – A Clinical and Empathic communication is an essential tool for Palliative
Medicine Social Worker, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Regulation Update for Hospice and
Palliative Medicine Providers Care providers of all disciplines. Applying the art of
listening can have an extraordinary impact on experiential
Stanley J. Savinese, DO, FAAHPM, HMDC, Chief outcomes, especially in light of a workforce shortfall, the
often-complex interface with other specialties, the patient’s
Medical Director of VNA Hospice of Philadelphia, symptom management and care coordination overall.
Co-Director at Temple University Hospital Palliative The notion of empathy in healthcare is well documented
Care, Clinical Assistant Professor, Family and however its translation into practice remains uncertain.
Community Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine Empathy is just the beginning of moving towards changing
at Temple University another person’s suffering. How do we engage in action?

We will discuss the pharmacologic properties of cannabis Learning Objectives: Define why empathy is essential
and the research that supports medical use. Review in Palliative Care and why it may not be enough.
the complex regulatory issues surrounding medical Recognize the importance of caregiver health literacy in
marijuana nationally and in Pennsylvania particularly. offering empathic communication. Acknowledge ways to
We will discuss the current indications for use, caution in move beyond empathy with action steps.
recommending use, and processes for managing use.

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