COVID-19 Response Training
Training for any clinician caring for patients in the context of COVID-19. Includes continuing education courses and downloadable protocols for crisis symptom management, and communication resources specific to conversations with patients and families about COVID-19.
All courses are publicly available during the COVID-19 crisis. CAPC members, log in to your account to earn continuing education credits for course completions.
Symptom Management
Symptom Medications: COVID-19 Clinical Resource
Medications and starting doses for common symptoms. Updated 3/19/20.
downloadStepwise Protocols for Crisis Symptom Management
Practical guidance to be shared with all clinicians to ensure patient symptoms are managed.
downloadDyspnea
Reducing physical and emotional suffering from dyspnea for patients with serious illness.
start the courseCourse 6: Prescribing An Opioid
Safe and appropriate opioid prescribing for the opioid-naive patient with serious illness.
start the courseNausea and Vomiting
Identifying and managing nausea and vomiting for patients living with serious illness and their caregivers.
start the courseCommunicating About COVID-19
COVID-Ready Communication Skills: A VitalTalk Open Source Primer
Practical advice on how to talk about difficult topics related to COVID-19, including specific phrasing for patient and family conversations.
viewCommunicating with Patients and Families during COVID-19
Join this Virtual Office Hour to discuss navigating difficult conversations with patients and families during COVID-19.
registerCommunicating with Patients and Families During COVID-19
watchSerious Illness Care Program COVID-19 Response Toolkit
Conversation guide, telehealth communication tips, recommendation aid, and care planning resources.
viewComprehensive COVID-19 Response Toolkit
CAPC COVID-19 Response Resources
This toolkit includes crisis communication and symptom management protocols for all clinicians, and guidance to help palliative care teams address high levels of volume and stress during a crisis.
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