Supporting Patients and Families Through Grief: A Healthcare Perspective

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-SPFTGHCP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify three types of grief and their contexts in hospice and palliative care settings.
Recall at least two grief models and their relevance to individual and family circumstances.
Recognize two gifts of grief that can be applied to support the general population.

Outline:
Section 1: Understanding the Types of Grief

The Complexity of Grief in Care Settings

Types of Grief

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Understanding Grief Models

A Guide for Navigating Loss

Guiding Mia Through Her Grief Journey

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Finding Strength Through Loss

The Power of Grief

Gifts of Grief

Helping Paul Find Meaning After Loss

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

 

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is a nursing professional with over 22 years of experience. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is dedicated to advancing patient care and nursing education, with a focus on improving outcomes and upholding clinical quality standards.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Home Health Agencies, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.