How to Strategically and Successfully Expand a Palliative Care Initiative Hospital-Wide (QI648)

Abstract

on format, benefits, and improvements were sent electronically to participants in a 6-month period. Results. Comments on evaluations included ''It was helpful to see familiar faces,'' ''I appreciated that others in the group already knew my story,'' and ''It helps fill the void.'' Analysis of attendance records show 77% of BSG participants previously attended the CSG and/or had connections with palliative care. Conclusions and Implications. Attendance at the BSG increased from two to 10 after six meetings; 50% attended more than once. Evaluation data reflects respondents appreciate reconnecting with others from the team and members of the CSG. Going forward we plan to implement other tools with BSG participants to examine grief symptoms and risk of developing complications.

End-of-Life Care During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: The 3 Wishes Program

“…An institutional project manager, who provides administrative support, was available to assist frontline HCWs with wish implementation. The 3WP project manager led training sessions using role-play and training videos (also online) ( 22 ) to familiarize unit champions with how to initiate and implement 3WP ( 23 ). Unit champions subsequently mentored their colleagues, to share implementation among all unit nurses.…”