10th Anniversary Grant Hospital Activities

Combined presentation of Hospice Friendly Hospitals 10 Yr Grant hospital activities.

1. HFH 10 th Anniversary Grants ROUND ONE Portiuncula University Hospital HFH end of life awareness campaign and education workshops. Sligo Study day entitled "Bereavement Care in the Maternity Services " Mater HFH thank you & celebratory event Beaumont Sir Al Aynsley - Green masterclass in Beaumont Hospital: Think Adult Think Child Crumlin Childrens Hospital Customised handover bags to parents/families for mementoes following the death of their child. Galway UH Multicultural bereavement event Limerick EOLC Awareness Week Tallaght A Bespoke Calming Lamp HFH 10 th Anniversary Grants ROUND TWO Letterkenny Childhood loss study day Cork University Maternity Play therapy service sibling survivors & Bereavement support group for siblings of children who have died St James Lunch and learn sessions

2. Mortuary & Family Viewing Rooms ED Family Room Child Bereavement Quilts & Saolta Award Alters Provided to each ward Small Remains carrier Maternity Return Card Mortuary Before Bereavement pack

3. End of Life Care Standing Committee Improved Death Notification Process Maternity Return cards Small remains carriers ED Checklist for When A Child Dies When a Child Dies Keepsake Booklets for Parent- ED & Paediatrics Bereavement Awareness events Bereavement Pack & Family Handover Bags New Mortuary and Family Viewing Rooms- CMG National Award Bereavement Keepsake Quilts- Saolta Award & CMG National Award Alters for every Clinical Area and Electric Candles Chin Supports to each Clinical Area Bereavement Resource Information Sessions for members of the public and staff Guidelines : Care of Deceased , Cremation, Mortuary Governance , Post Mortem Grief & Loss booklet developed locally Improved family Rooms in ED & Coronary Care Unit Maternity Bereavement Study day’s First Light Workshop Breaking Bad News Sessions for medics Bereavement Study Day CNME Final Journeys Bereavement Support Workshops for Staff EOL Symbol Drapes for Mortuary Sympathy cards from Ward to Bereaved Relatives EOLC Resource Folders Participation in National Audits

4. Identified Need : Cultural humility goes beyond imparting knowledge about cultural practices. It is not a lack of knowledge about culture, but rather the practitioners’ beliefs and attitudes about people who are different that leads to ineffective practice and perpetuates inequity (Smith et al., 2007; Tervalon & Murray Garcia, 1998) Respecting diversity of culture, beliefs & values Target: Clinical Nurse/Midwife Managers Outcome: Refocus attention on what is important to patients & relatives Increased confidence in exploring wishes & expectations More aware of cultural diversity Open communication Use resources Avoid assumptions

5. Portiuncula University Hospital Mission Statement Our commitment is to you, the patient. Each patient is a unique individual who is valued by this hospital and its staff. We aim to provide person centred care and support, taking into account the patient’s wishes, individuality, values and beliefs. Portiuncula University Hospital is committed to providing compassionate and quality End of Life Care to our patients and their loved ones. “The Family Room was a blessing for our family in the hours of waiting. It was our oasis where we ate, rested, talked and consoled each other”. “Thank you for this space to breathe, to think, to mourn for our mother ”. “Since my dad passed away at Portiuncula, I find the weekly meditation sessions have been a life-line for me and have given me a space where my mind can come to rest and I can experience a sense of peace.” “Thank you for the lovely sympathy card, I was very touched receiving this”

6. Staff Information stand Bereavement Resources stand Lunch Time talk on Symptom Management

7. Beaumont Hospital What do bereaved children need? What does this mean for you and your adult service? What are you going to do as a result of today’s event?

8. Our hospital celebrated our involvement with the HFH Programme on October 5th with staff, patients and their relatives coming together to show their support in providing good end-of-life care in the Mater Hospital through a creative art project. Nearly 300 people got involved in the project creating 300 unique ‘leaves’ on the ‘tree of life’ . The project was used by some to memorialise a family member or friend who had died and for others it was an opportunity to use their creative talents to endorse good end-of-life care in the Mater Hospital. The Celebration also consisted of a display of posters highlighting the different aspects of our HFH Programme , from Audit and Research to Education and training. Photographs of our work on improving the hospital environment with the refurbishment of 10 family rooms to date were also displayed.

9. ‘ Grecian Waves ’ and ‘ Autumn Glow’ from the Chronos Series (Greek word meaning Time) are two stunning handcrafted stained glass and wood lamps created by artist Cliona Baker for use in End of Life care at Tallaght Hospital. These lamps feature a colour changing led lighting display that captivates and promotes a calming, relaxed and peaceful atmosphere for patients and family members within a room.

10. Aim of Project: Provide bereaved parents with customised bags to carry mementoes of their child. Background Approximately 130 patients of OLCHC die each year. Most (>70%) are aged under 1 year Mementoes carry a huge significance for families. Currently we use a selection of commercially available bags – but feel these do not reflect the significance of the contents. Wanted to provide a bag which is in itself a memento of OLCHC. Project Plan Identify Stakeholders Working group link with printer to design the bag Stakeholder feedback Design Considerations Contents of the Bag For example: Ceramic Handprints Memorial Booklets Baptismal Candles Outcome Awaiting delivery of bags Storage locations identified Raise awareness through EOLC Committee Customised Handover Bags