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Hospice Overview and Patient Appropriateness on Feb 8, 2012 11:30 AM

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Hospice Overview and Patient Appropriateness
Start Date: Feb 8, 2012 11:30 AM
End Time: Feb 8, 2012 12:30 PM
Location: Pea Ridge Family Care Center, Pace, FL
Speaker: Dave Hostler, LPN, CHPLN

Pea Ridge Family Care Center

5553 Highway 90

Pace, FL

The Skin We're IN on Feb 9, 2012 2:00 PM

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The Skin We're IN
Start Date: Feb 9, 2012 2:00 PM
End Time: Feb 9, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Sandy Ridge Health and Rehbilitation, Milton, FL 32570
Speaker: Jackie Claussen, RN

Sandy Ridge Health and Rehbilitation

5360 Glover Lane

Milton, FL 32570

Communicating with the Cognitively Impaired on Feb 10, 2012 2:45 PM

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:45:00 GMT

" Communicating with the Cognitively Impaired"
Start Date: Feb 10, 2012 2:45 PM
End Time: Feb 10, 2012 3:45 PM
Location: SHC at the Courtyard, Marianna, Fl 32446
Speaker: karey Hewett, RN

Event Details:

"Communicating with the Cognitively Impaired" - Discusses effevtive communication skills and barriers to communication and also gives pointers on how to de-escalate tense situations. Target audience: Clinical staff- one contact hour

SHC at the Courtyard

2600 Forest Glen Trail

Marianna, Fl 32446

Advanced Directives: An Overview on Feb 15, 2012 10:00 AM

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

" Advanced Directives: An Overview"
Start Date: Feb 15, 2012 10:00 AM
End Time: Feb 15, 2012 11:00 AM
Location: SHC at the Courtyard, Marianna, Fl 32446
Speaker: Karey Hewett, RN

Event Details:

" Advanced Directives: An Overview" For Alabama and For Florida - Discusses the process of creating an advance directive which clearly expresses one's wishes and preferences for future health care, as well as the importance of all persons having one, regardless of present health status. Target audience: Clinical staff- one contact hour

SHC at the Courtyard

2600 Forest Glen Trail

Marianna, Fl 32446

New Volunteer Training on Feb 16, 2012 9:00 AM

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

New Volunteer Training
Start Date: Feb 16, 2012 9:00 AM
End Time: Feb 16, 2012 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Marianna Office, Marianna, FL
Event Details:

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

This eight hour training is required for all volunteers that will have contact with patients and family members. The first two hours are Covenant Hospice Volunteer Orientation, required for all volunteers. Six additional hours of training are required for Patient and Family Volunteers. This training includes the following topics: Clinical Care and Comfort, Psychosocial/Spiritual Care, Grief and Bereavement, Communication Skills and Volunteer Documentation.

Covenant Hospice Marianna Office

4215 Kelson Avenue, Suite E

Marianna, FL

Advanced Directives: An Overview on Feb 21, 2012 2:45 PM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:45:00 GMT

" Advanced Directives: An Overview"
Start Date: Feb 21, 2012 2:45 PM
End Time: Feb 21, 2012 3:45 PM
Location: SHC at the Courtyard, Marianna, FL 32446

SHC at the Courtyard

2600 Forest Glen Trail

Marianna, FL 32446

Advanced Directives: An Overview on Feb 21, 2012 2:45 PM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:45:00 GMT

" Advanced Directives: An Overview"
Start Date: Feb 21, 2012 2:45 PM
End Time: Feb 21, 2012 3:45 PM
Location: SHC at the Courtyard, Marianna, FL 32446
Speaker: Karey Hewett,RN

Event Details:

" Advanced Directives: An Overview" For Alabama and For Florida- Discusses the process of creating an advance directive which clearly expresses one's wishes and preferences for futute health care, as well as the importance of all persons having one, regardless of present health status. Target audience: Clinical staff- one contact hour

SHC at the Courtyard

2600 Forest Glen Trail

Marianna, FL 32446

Pain the 5th Vital Sign on Feb 21, 2012 3:00 PM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Pain the 5th Vital Sign
Start Date: Feb 21, 2012 3:00 PM
End Time: Feb 21, 2012 4:00 PM
Location: The Health Center of Pensacola, Pensacola, FL 32514
Speaker: Dave Hostler

Event Details:

1 CEU for nurses and Social Workers

The Health Center of Pensacola

8475 University Pkwy

Pensacola, FL US 32514

New Volunteer Training on Feb 21, 2012 5:00 PM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

New Volunteer Training
Start Date: Feb 21, 2012 5:00 PM
End Time: Feb 21, 2012 9:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch, Pensacola, FL 32501
Event Details:

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training (Day 1 of a 2 day training)

Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch

2001 N. Palafox

Pensacola, FL 32501

New Volunteer Training on Feb 22, 2012 8:00 AM

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

New Volunteer Training
Start Date: Feb 22, 2012 8:00 AM
End Time: Feb 22, 2012 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Panama City Office, Panama City, FL
Event Details:

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

Covenant Hospice Panama City Office

107 West 19th Street

Panama City, FL

Alzheimers' Disease Therapy Techniques and Medical Update on Feb 22, 2012 2:00 PM

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Alzheimers' Disease Therapy Techniques and Medical Update
Start Date: Feb 22, 2012 2:00 PM
End Time: Feb 22, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Safe and Secure Assisted Living, Crestview, FL 32539
Speaker: Jeanne Easterling RN, BSN, MPA

Safe and Secure Assisted Living

3091 Skyline Drive

Crestview, FL USA 32539

Advanced Directives: An Overview on Feb 23, 2012 2:00 PM

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Advanced Directives: An Overview
Start Date: Feb 23, 2012 2:00 PM
End Time: Feb 23, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Crystal Bay Assisted Living, Destin, FL 32550
Speaker: Jeanne Easterling RN, BSN, MPA

Crystal Bay Assisted Living

2400 Crystal Cove Lane

Destin, FL 32550

New Volunteer Training on Feb 23, 2012 5:00 PM

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

New Volunteer Training
Start Date: Feb 23, 2012 5:00 PM
End Time: Feb 23, 2012 9:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch, Pensacola, FL 32501
Event Details:

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training (Day 2 of a 2 day training)

Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch

2001 N. Palafox

Pensacola, FL 32501

New Volunteer Training on Mar 3, 2012 9:00 AM

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

New Volunteer Training
Start Date: Mar 3, 2012 9:00 AM
End Time: Mar 3, 2012 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Tallahassee Office, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Event Details:

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

Covenant Hospice Tallahassee Office

1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 150

Tallahassee, FL 32308

Barriers to Pain Management on Mar 6, 2012 2:00 PM

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Barriers to Pain Management
Start Date: Mar 6, 2012 2:00 PM
End Time: Mar 6, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Hawthorn House, Shalimar, FL 32579
Speaker: Jeanne Easterling RN, BSN, MPA

Hawthorn House

1200 Hawthorn Drive

Shalimar, FL 32579

Principles of Advance Pain Management on Mar 8, 2012 7:00 AM

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

" Principles of Advance Pain Management"
Start Date: Mar 8, 2012 7:00 AM
End Time: Mar 8, 2012 8:00 AM
Location: SHC at the Courtyard, Marianna, Fl 32446
Speaker: Karey Hewett,RN

Event Details:

" Principles of Advanced Pain Management" - Defines different types of pain, etiologies, and barriers to its assessment; discusses utilizing the WHO analgesic guidelines in pain management and principles of therapy in the management of pain in advanced disease. Target audience: Clinical staff- one contact hour

SHC at the Courtyard

2600 Forest Glen Trail

Marianna, Fl 32446

Dance for Life on Mar 10, 2012 6:30 PM

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Dance for Life
Start Date: Mar 10, 2012 6:30 PM
End Time: Mar 10, 2012 9:00 PM
Location: Crestview High School Auditorium, Crestview, FL 32536
Event Details:

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Crestview is once again pleased to host Dance for Life to benefit Covenant Hospice on Saturday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crestview High School Auditorium.

This year’s featured guest performers are professional dancers Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo from ABC’s hit series, Dancing with the Stars as well as local professional and amateur dancers.

VIP ticket holders are invited to a sizzling after party to meet and mingle with all the performers, including Edyta and Alec. VIP tickets are $50; general admission tickets are $25.

TIckets are available online. For more information, contact Jenni Perkins at (850) 598-5003.

Crestview High School Auditorium

1250 North Ferdon Boulevard

Crestview, FL 32536

New Volunteer Orientation on Mar 13, 2012 9:00 AM

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

New Volunteer Orientation
Start Date: Mar 13, 2012 9:00 AM
End Time: Mar 13, 2012 11:00 AM
Location: Covenant Hospice Daphne Branch, Daphne, AL
Event Details:

Covenant Hospice Volunteer Orientation

This two hour training is required for all volunteers. Session topics include:

An overview of hospice, including history, philosophy, ethics, goals, services and programs.
An explanation of the Interdisciplinary Team and the concept of palliative care.
An introduction to Covenant Hospice and our “special kind of caring” for patients and families.
An explanation of the role of hospice volunteers, including requirements, guidelines and opportunities.
An opportunity to get to know one another and learn from others’ experiences and volunteer guidelines.

Covenant Hospice Daphne Branch

1040 Stanton Road

Daphne, AL

Pain the Fifth Vital Sign on Mar 14, 2012 10:00 AM

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

" Pain the Fifth Vital Sign"
Start Date: Mar 14, 2012 10:00 AM
End Time: Mar 14, 2012 11:00 AM
Location: SHC at the Courtyard, Marianna, Fl 32446
Speaker: Karey Hewett,RN

Event Details:

" Pain the Fifth Vital Sign" - Discusses different types of pain and suggests appropriate medication and other measures for pain control. Also discusses how to apprpriately assess pain and what interventions are effective. Target audience: Clinical staff - one contact hour

SHC at the Courtyard

2600 Forest Glen Trail

Marianna, Fl 32446

Art of Fashion on Mar 14, 2012 11:00 AM

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Art of Fashion
Start Date: Mar 14, 2012 11:00 AM
End Time: Mar 14, 2012 1:00 PM
Location: New World Landing, Pensacola, FL 32501
Event Details:

We invite you to the 7th Annual Art of Fashion on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New World Landing.

Art of Fashion is a Kentucky Derby themed luncheon, fashion show and auction of art, health, beauty and fashion products and services to benefit Covenant Hospice’s unfunded and non-reimbursed programs such as children’s support, bereavement services and indigent care. Don’t forget your hat…a prize goes to the best one!

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Art of Fashion website at eventsatcovenant.org/artoffashion.

New World Landing

600 S Palafox St

Pensacola, FL 32501