Everyone loves to use the word “interdisciplinary” in marketing, yet do they ensure interdisciplinary care is actually being provided? Most people do not come to hospice with the skills necessary to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Everyone understands the notion of “teamwork,” yet interdisciplinary concepts are much more complex – and for good reason. Join this timely webinar to delve deeper.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Examine terminology that is often misused
• Identify common challenges that interfere with providing true interdisciplinary care
• See how the regulations encourage interdisciplinary team functioning, yet also create significant obstacles
• Explore how better team meetings can improve interdisciplinary functioning
• List three ways to ensure “better meetings” are not equivalent to “longer meetings”
• Create a three-phase plan to develop high-functioning interdisciplinary group meetings

WEBINAR DETAILS: This webinar will address the importance of achieving a true interdisciplinary way of providing care, including a focus on team meetings. It will explore methods that utilize team strengths, leading to a cooperative approach to problem-solving. It will also cover ways to avoid the multiple-plans-of-care trap (“the nurse’s plan”, “the social worker’s plan”, “the chaplain’s plan”), and create plans that facilitate the understanding that all team members are responsible for all the goals within their scopes of practice. The bottom line and highest priority (supported by research) is that better care and higher levels of patient/family satisfaction can be achieved through effective interdisciplinary team functioning.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This informative session is designed for all members of the interdisciplinary team, management, and senior leadership.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• Assessment exercise
• IDG team meeting leadership techniques and guide
• Guide for keeping meetings on track
• Training materials for current and future team members
• Planning exercise
• Handout with additional lecture notes
• List of references and additional learning opportunities
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
• Attendance certificate provided

DON’T MISS THIS RELATED WEBINAR!

IDT Involvement & Advocacy for the Highest Level of Care originally presented on Thursday, February 15, 2024

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MEET THE PRESENTER: Gary Gardia, LCSW, APHSW-C, Gary Gardia Inc.

Over 40 years ago, Gary began his hospice career as a volunteer. Since then, he has worked in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments, including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education. A frequent presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences, Gary works as a consultant for various businesses and healthcare organizations.

Gary holds master’s degrees in both education and social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He also holds the new Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C). Gary received the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Heart of Hospice Award for developing innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved and is the recipient of the national Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) Award of Excellence in Professional Education. He also served as the Executive Director of the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Work certification organization.

Registration fee:     Member- $159          Non-member- $229

There are no refunds or cancellations.

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