2023 August Coffee Chat-August 2023 Coffee Chat

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The August Coffee Chat for HMDCB was led by Bruce Hammond, Executive Director of HMDCB, and moderated by Dr. Jen Burke from Mainline Home Care and Hospice. The chat started with updates and announcements, including upcoming webinars and events. The main topic of discussion was around controlling agitation in hospice patients. Various strategies were shared, including the use of medications such as antipsychotics and sedatives, as well as non-pharmacological interventions. The participants also discussed the challenges of using electronic medical records, specifically Epic, in hospice settings, particularly when it comes to documenting GIP level of care. The use of anticoagulation at the end of life was another topic that was discussed, with participants sharing their approaches based on individual patient needs and conditions. The chat also touched on end-of-life choices, such as voluntary stopping eating and drinking (VSE) and physician-assisted death (PAD) , with participants sharing their experiences and perspectives. The chat concluded with a discussion about suicide and supporting patients who express thoughts of ending their lives, as well as the ethical considerations around these situations. The next Coffee Chat is scheduled for October.

Keywords

Bruce Hammond

Executive Director

HMDCB

Dr. Jen Burke

controlling agitation

hospice patients

medications

non-pharmacological interventions

electronic medical records

end-of-life choices