Overview
You know that good bereavement care matters -- that it's the right thing to
do. But sometimes you wish you had a more in-depth understanding of
how to communicate with families. Or maybe you are interested in how
the quality care you provide can be available to every patient and family,
no matter where in your system they receive care.
Good bereavement care, provided by educated staff, is an example of
family-centered care throughout the continuum of life. It is part of a
healthcare organization's commitment to the communities it serves.
Building Foundations can help
Gundersen Lutheran has had a system-wide interdisciplinary adult and
pediatric bereavement program since 1991, and a perinatal bereavement
program, Resolve Through Sharing (RTS), since 1981.
Internationally recognized for excellence in bereavement care, advance
care planning, and organ donation, Gundersen Lutheran believes that
staff education is an essential component of all three. Now we bring
together expert faculty, evidence-based information, and innovative
teaching/learning strategies to provide you the best in bereavement
education. Building Foundations faculty will weave together key
concepts from end-of-life care across disciplines and settings for a
rewarding learning experience.
Purpose and Description
The purpose of Building Foundations is to assist healthcare professionals
and community professionals in understanding the key elements in
building a successful bereavement care program.
Building Foundations is a 2-day blended learning program (includes
both online and face-to-face education). Day 1 focuses on building
individual care providers' knowledge and skills in caring for patients
and family members when someone dies or is dying. Day 2 is designed
for process experts. It includes design elements and infrastructure
helpful in crafting a strong bereavement program.
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