Past National ECHO Sessions
Find the recordings, Q&As, and PowerPoint presentations of our past sessions here.
Featured Past Sessions
Past Sessions
Supporting Caregivers and Their Evolving Worlds
National Caregiver Day 2023. Learn more about the resources and activities available for supporting caregivers.
Complications en fin de vie de maladies neurologiques dégénératives – Partie 2 (en français)
Learn more about common severe end-of-life complications of degenerative neurological diseases.
Compassionate Connectors Program – A distinct form of end-of-life volunteering
Learn more about a volunteer-led initiative designed to enhance the social networks of families living with chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
Supporting Caregivers by Strengthening Care Connections
In collaboration with Hospice PEI. The Care Connections Program consists of a suite of resources and activities to support those who are caring for their family, friends, and members of their communities
Communication in Palliative Care Part 2 – Strategies for Sticky Situations
This session focuses on enhancing proficiencies in serious illness conversations.
GI Symptoms in Palliative Care
Learn how to effectively recognize and address common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in palliative care.
The Oyster Care Model – Nurturing a Patient-Centered Healthcare System
This session is focused on the key elements of the Oyster Care Model and its implementation in Belgium.
Global Examples of Community Connector Programs
This session, co-hosted by Public Health Palliative Care International, will highlight four examples of community connector programs from around the world.
Spiritual Care Community of Practice
This community of practice (CoP) is centered around the understanding and application of spiritual health and its diverse meanings within the context of palliative and bereavement care.
Symptômes gastro-intestinaux en soins palliatifs (French)
Learn how to effectively recognize and address common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in palliative care.
Palliative Care Approach to Pain and Shortness of Breath
Explore shared skill building in the palliative approach to care, and practice managing pain and shortness of breath for palliative care patients.
The Edge of Compassion: Sustaining Well-being in High-Stress and Trauma-Exposed Environments
Explore shared skill building in the palliative approach to care, engage in topic-based discussions, and practice managing high stress and trauma.
Improving Essential Conversations in Long-Term Care: Introduction to the QUIC Toolkit
Introducing the new Quality Improvement Condensed (QUIC) toolkit: Improving Essential Conversations in Long-Term Care
Trauma Informed Care and Cultural Safety
Explore shared skill building in ways to apply Trauma Informed Approach to Care and Utilize Culturally Humble and Safe Principles.
Perspectives pour la recherche en soins palliatifs au Québec : projection 2024-2032 (in French)
Outline the process of reflection and collaboration that took place, creating the vision, objectives, and the various challenges that RQSPAL researchers want to address.
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Special Lecture “Compassionate Communities: Together for Palliative Care”
Honour hospice and palliative care leaders and learn more about a public health approach to palliative care.
Compassionate Care Continuum: Addressing Ageism, Ableism, and Ethical Challenges in Pediatric and Long-Term Palliative Care
December 4, 2023, 12–1 p.m. ET
Delve into the intricate world of palliative care in pediatric and long-term care settings.
Cannabis in Palliative Care: Exploring Benefits and Considerations
December 15, 2023, 12–1 p.m. ET
Explore the role of cannabis in palliative care.
Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care and Health Care Consent in Palliative Care
Learn how to make informed decisions about patient health care journeys.
Legal Framework versus Clinical Approach: Ethics and Capacity Assessment in Palliative Care
November 28, 2023, 12–1 p.m. ET
Thought-provoking webinar on capacity assessment in palliative care.
Compassionate Communities Evaluation Guide – Let’s work through examples
January 31, 2024, 1–3 p.m. EST
Learn how the Compassionate Communities Evaluation Guide can be utilized.