Voluntary Assisted Dying for Non-Clinical, Admin, & Exec Staff in Aged Care | Online

When: Tuesday 20 May | 2.00pm – 3.30pm AWST

Designed for:
Non-clinical, administrative, and executive staff in Residential Aged Care Homes.

Overview:
This session will explore the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) process, available support services, and what the journey looks like for patients. It will also share real-life experiences from the past three years since VAD became a legal end-of-life option in Western Australia, with a focus on aged care homes. Additionally, we’ll discuss how this process may unfold in your workplace and how you can provide respectful and compassionate support within your non-clinical role.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop an understanding of the VAD process in WA.
2. Recognise mandatory roles and responsibilities.
3. Improve confidence in responding to questions or requests for support.
4. Develop an understanding of the cohort seeking access to VAD.
5. Exploration of VAD in practice.
6. Recognise support services available.

Presented by:
Alice Morison
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Coordinator, WA Voluntary Assisted Dying Statewide Care Navigator Service (SMHS)