Overcoming ICU Communication Barriers with Palliative Care Practices

Overcoming ICU Communication Barriers with Palliative Care Practices is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Released/Updated: Oct 10, 2018
Expires: Oct 10, 2020

Accreditation:
• Contact Hours: 1.00
• CERP B: 1.00
• AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal.

Description:
Effective communication is essential to quality critical care, yet can be challenging given the seriousness of patient conditions. Common communication issues and barriers within critical care are reviewed. Through role play and video prompt, faculty demonstrate communication strategies for facilitating challenging conversations with patients, families and teams. These include discussing prognosis, goals of care, and family meetings. The session concludes with an interactive question-and-answer session.

Objectives:
• List key barriers to communication in critical care settings.
• Use three palliative-care communication strategies to assist in difficult conversations with patients, families and colleagues.
• Identify and access evidenced-based tools, resources and education to enhance communication skills in critical care setting.

Topics: Beacon, Family-Centered Care, Healthy Work Environment, Palliative/End-of-life Care

Level: All

Population: Lifespan

Role: Educator, Staff, Manager

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.