Welcome to the Virtual Resource Package!

We are pleased to share the NSMHPCN Virtual Resource Binder which includes a wealth of resources for all staff of any discipline providing palliative, or end-of-life care, to residents and families in NSM. This includes links to gold-standard assessment tools and client/family handouts, regardless of where you work in NSM (Retirement and Long-Term Care Homes and acute care, and community) you have access to these resources and to the services of the palliative Nurse Consultants with the NSMHPCN.

The dedicated team of Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultants (PPSMC) have carefully curated the following resources for you as a Hospice Palliative Care Provider.

We look forward to working with you to ensure all with a life-threatening illness enjoy the benefits of a palliative approach to care.

Yours in health,

The NSMHPCN Team

Virtual Binder

NSMHPCN Educational Offerings

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NSMHPCN Brochure

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A Caregivers Guide - a Handbook About End of Life

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A Guide to Death Care in Ontario

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A Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care

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Advance Care Planning

ACP Resources for Service Providers
Online Resources
Time to Talk - Choosing Wisely Canada
Downloads
A Conversation Guide for Goals of Care Discussions
Serious Illness Conversation Guide
Four Questions to Start Serious Illness Conversations for Clinicians
ACP Resources for Patients
ACP Workbook
Online Resources
Online Workbook
Downloads
ACP Workbook
Conversation Resources
Downloads
Four Questions to Start Serious Illness Conversations for Patients
Patient Information: Serious Illness Conversations

Canadian Virtual Hospice - Caring Together

CaringTogether.life is a free platform designed to educate, support, and empower parents caring for a seriously ill child and those who are experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.

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Me and My Illness

An activity book developed by Canadian Virtual Hospice. Description from their site: Me and My Illness is an activity book for kids aged 6-12 years living with a life-limiting illness, to help them think about and respond to their thoughts, feelings and questions. Full of colourful pictures and activities, it reflects their experience and helps them think and talk about their illness, to plan, and make decisions. Me and My Illness is a helpful tool for parents and healthcare providers for starting conversations about illness and how it affects the child’s life. Download your copy using the image to the left or by visiting CaringTogether.life .

 

Common Pain Behaviours in Cognitively Impaired Elderly Persons

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Consent and Capacity

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Food & Fluid at End of Life

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Heart Failure from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society

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Heart Failure Palliative Approach to Care

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Norms of Practice

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Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework

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Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care

2. Palliative Care Approach for Primary Care CCO
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Palliative Care Health Services Delivery Framework

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Reference Cards and Scales

Downloads
Pain Assessment Scale
Pain OPQRSTUV Reference Card
PPS
ESAS-r
Equianalgesic Table
Pocket Assessment Tool

Patient Dignity Inventory CancerCare

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Power of Attorney

Fillable PDF (Ontario)
View Online (Ontario)

Resuscitation

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Symptom Management Resources

Reference Videos

Acute Care Setting
Community Setting
Long-Term Care Setting

What to Expect When Someone Close to You is Dying

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Preferred Earlier Identification Tools

Early ID Guide

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Supportive & Palliative Care Indicator Tool

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Tools to Support Earlier Identification for Palliative Care

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Recommended Tools for Assessment

ABBEY Pain Scale

Reference Videos

Acute Care Setting
Community Setting
Long-Term Care Setting

Bereavement Risk Assessment Tool (BRAT)

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Bristol Stool Chart

Bristol Stool Chart
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Clinical Frailty Tool

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Delirium Screening Tool: Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

CAM Tool

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CAM Screening Tool
CAM Guide

Edmonton Symptom Assessment Tool (ESAS-R)

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Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)

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SBAR Tool

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Symptom Assessment and Screening

Anxiety in Adults with Cancer

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Constipation Symptoms in Adults with Cancer

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Delirium in Adults with Cancer

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Depression in Adults with Cancer

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Diarrhea Symptoms in Adults with Cancer

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Dyspnea (shortness in breath) in Adults with Cancer

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Fatigue in Adults with Cancer

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Loss of Appetite in Adults with Cancer

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Mucositis in Adults with Cancer

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Nausea & Vomiting in Adults with Cancer

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Pain in Adults with Cancer

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Pain: Individuals Able to Self-Report

Screening

Assessment

Management

Other Resources

Pain: Individuals Unable to Self-Report

Screening

Assessment

Management

Other Resources

Sleep Disturbances in Adults with Cancer

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Symptom Management for Adults with COVID-19

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A Palliative Approach to Care for Long Term Care

Pocket Guide

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Common Questions Patients/Families May Ask

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PSW Handout
Reg. Handout

Palliative Approach Education

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Week 1 Identify & Assess – Early Identification
Week 2 Plan & Manage – Advanced Care Planning and Essential Conversations
Week 3 Plan & Manage – Symptom Management
Week 4 Plan & Manage – Symptom Management

When Your Loved One is Dying in Long Term Care

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Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long Term Care

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