Voluntary Assisted Dying for Clinical, Medical, and Exec Staff in Aged Care

Target audience: Clinical, medical, and executive staff working in residential aged care homes.

Overview:
This session will provide an overview of the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) process, available support services, the individual’s VAD journey, and the mandatory responsibilities of health professionals. It will also explore lived experiences from the past three years since VAD became a legal end-of-life option in Western Australia, with a focus on its impact on aged care homes.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop an understanding of the VAD process in WA.
2. Recognise mandatory roles and responsibilities.
3. Improve confidence in responding to questions or requests for support.
4. Develop an understanding of the cohort seeking access to VAD.
5. Exploration of VAD in practice.
6. Recognise support services available.

Department of Health-End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education and Training Framework

The End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education and Training Framework is a tool outlining the essential knowledge and skills for healthcare professionals caring for those with end-of-life needs. It consists of three domains: Principles of Practice, Clinical Management, and Leadership/Management. Each domain's learning items are categorised into three expertise levels: Foundation, Consolidation, and Extension, forming a continuum of learning.

End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education and Training Framework (health.wa.gov.au)

Presented by:
Alice Morison
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Coordinator, WA Voluntary Assisted Dying Statewide Care Navigator Service (SMHS)

Delivery Mode: Webinar

CPD: 1.5 hours

Cancellation Policy: Participation Cancellation Policy (pasce.com.au)