HFH Acute Hospital Network Meeting
Thursday 09 June 2016
Phoenix Suite (2nd
floor), The Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin
For more information about the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme see
www.hospicefriendlyhospitals.ie
Please email Grace O’Sullivan grace.osullivan@hospicefoundationTo book a place:
Please include your extended session preference at time of booking.
For more information about this free-of-charge event contact Grace on (01)6755971.
*Hospital staff are welcome to join the network meeting at 2pm to attend one of the
extended sessions only. Registration is required.
9:00-9:30 Sign in & refreshments
9:30-10:00
Welcome and opening remarks
Margaret McKiernan, Chair
10:00-10:45 National updates in palliative, end of life & bereavement care
10:45-11:15
The Palliative Care Needs Assessment
Margaret Codd, Lead Nurse, National Clinical Care Programme for
Palliative Care
11:15-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-1:00
Presentations about hospital projects and initiatives
 Portiuncula University Hospital: launching the HFH Programme (May 2016)
 UL Hospital, Limerick: Pilot project: DNACPR form pilot project
 Beaumont: Our Wish: A collaborative approach to improving end of life care
Around the room: information sharing from delegates
Open to all delegates
1:00-2:00 Lunch – provided
Afternoon extended session
Please register for one of the following sessions*
2:00-3:30
Session 1: The Design & Dignity Grant Scheme
Information session about the current call for projects and FAQ about the
application process.
Mary Lovegrove and Ronan-Rose Roberts, Design & Dignity Project Team,
The Irish Hospice Foundation
2:00-3:30
Session 2: Advance Care Planning & Advance Healthcare Directives
Information session about the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act (2015)
and the implication of this act for healthcare professionals.
Deirdre Shanagher, Development Officer, The Irish Hospice Foundation
3:30-4:00
Wrap up & close of meeting
Margaret McKiernan, Chair