Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care is known throughout the Kansas City area for the expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope we bring to people affected by serious illness or by grief.
Did you know our same team of skilled providers can share some of that expertise with your team of caregivers and providers, at no charge? Need a basic overview of palliative care and hospice for your staff? Want an inservice on a particular topic? Our hospice and palliative care professionals are available to give a presentation on our programs and services, referring patients, or education on end-of life topics.
Because we value our partnership with providers in our community, we're happy to offer the following educational opportunities on an as-needed basis. Please contact us at 816.363.2600 or inquire for more information here.
Some educational opportunities could come with continuing education credits. We can talk through the needs of your staff when we're scheduling your session. We look forward to working with you and continuing to provide best in class care to patients in our community.
Educational topics
- Hospice 101 (clinical & non-clinical)
- Medication & symptom management at end of life
- Final hours
- DNR vs OHDNR
- Advanced Directives
- When to call KCH
- Food, nutrition and oral intake at end of life
- Hydration and UTIs
- Palliative wound care
- Dementia
- Delirium
- Role of the hospice chaplain
- Bereavement, grief and healing topics
