Tools for Practice

Comfort Care Rounds Module

Description:

Comfort Care Rounds, originally Pain Rounds, were requested and attended by the registered staff in the evaluation LTC homes. However, in recognizing the staff’s interest in the broader issues of providing palliative care, Comfort Care Rounds were developed to not only address pain management but all aspects that palliative care encompasses. Also with the expanded focus, the all members multidisciplinary team, including palliative care volunteers, were invited to attend.

 

Author(s):

Quality Palliative Care in Long Term Care Alliance, Lakehead University