Hospice and Palliative Care: What's the Difference?

This lecture will provide in-depth information on the difference between hospice and palliative care.

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Course curriculum

    1. Video Course

    1. Evaluation

Course Details

  • $18.00
  • 1 hour of video content
  • Presented by Chaya Lasson RN

About the course

1.0 contact hour (CE credit)
Expiration date: October 17, 2027

This lecture will provide in-depth information on the:

  • Difference between hospice and palliative care

  • Patients eligible for hospice and palliative care

  • Where hospice and palliative care is provided

  • Members of a hospice care team

  • Financial coverage for hospice services, equipment, supplies, and medications

  • Reversing hospice status

  • Cultural considerations and messaging for diverse patient populations

  • Communication with patients and family members


Learning Outcome
The learner will report this educational activity provides information that improves, supports, or causes a change in their practice.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To obtain CE credits, learners must complete 90% of the lecture. Partial credit will not be granted. Learners will receive a CE certificate upon completion of the lecture and submission of a course evaluation form. 

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this lecture. 

Conflict of Interest
The presenter declares no conflicts of interest.

Instructor

Chaya Lasson

RN

Chaya Lasson is the director of Jewish Hospice and Palliative Care for BridgingLife, part of the Lifebridge healthcare system in Maryland. With more than 30 years of nursing experience and Jewish communal work, Chaya serves as a liaison between the medical and diverse Jewish communities. She provides education to healthcare providers and clinical staff as how to align the care of patients with their Jewish values. Chaya is a well-connected member of the Baltimore Jewish community bringing her wisdom and passion to educate, engage and empower families to help them make their care decisions based on accurate information aligned with their faith.