Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) Consultation Services

Helping to build capacity amongst health care providers in the delivery of Hospice Palliative Care through Consultation, Education and Mentorship.

Consultation

HPC Consultants provide education, mentorship, and linkages to palliative care resources across the continuum of care. Learn more >

Education

Increase expertise at all levels of care and scope of practice. Certificates issued upon successful completion of courses. Learn more >

Resources

A compilation of evidence informed tools, resources and best practice guidelines for health professionals. Learn more:
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Hospice Residence and Palliative Care Unit Bed Eligibility in Waterloo Wellington

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Nausea Management Pathways

Nausea and vomiting are commonly experienced symptoms affecting 40-60% of those receiving a palliative approach to care and the cause is often multifactorial1. To treat nausea effectively, we [...]

By Denise Eppel

In Tip of the Month

Posted March 1, 2025

SBAR & SBORS Communication Tools

Communication is the Lifeline of Any Relationship Originally created for use in the military, the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment & Recommendation) is a tool that provides a [...]

By Denise Eppel

In Tip of the Month

Posted February 1, 2025

Opioid Use Disorder in Palliative Care

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in palliative care patients presents a unique challenge that requires a delicate balance between managing pain and minimizing the risk of substance misuse. Opioid use [...]