Name
At the Intersection of Hospice and EMS
Date & Time
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speakers
Description
Participants are provided with a brief history of hospice and palliative care, a look into current hospice practices in Wisconsin, advanced directives and case studies of interactions with EMS from the hospice perspective (from an active first responder who is also a board certified hospice and palliative nurse).
Location Name
Meeting Suites 3 & 4
Full Address
Resch Expo
840 Armed Forces Dr
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
United States
840 Armed Forces Dr
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
United States
Session Type
Lecture
CAPCE Topic Area
Death
CAPCE Category
Medical
Number of CE Credits
1
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants will:
1. Learn the background, similarities and differences of hospice and palliative care.
2. Be exposed to standardized standing orders and common practices in the care of hospice and palliative patients.
3. Be provided a familiarization with Wisconsin DNR orders, Wisconsin POA-HC forms, Living Wills and POLST forms.
1. Learn the background, similarities and differences of hospice and palliative care.
2. Be exposed to standardized standing orders and common practices in the care of hospice and palliative patients.
3. Be provided a familiarization with Wisconsin DNR orders, Wisconsin POA-HC forms, Living Wills and POLST forms.